Fire Project Manager-Data Center
About The Position
Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead moderately complex fire alarm projects supporting critical data center environments. The role manages projects from initiation through completion, overseeing scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer expectations. The project manager coordinates with internal teams, vendors, and customers to deliver projects on time, within scope, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. The position includes coordinating design, permits, procurement and material delivery, labor scheduling, field installation, testing, and closeout. The project manager conducts Work in Progress meetings, provides updates to management and customers, manages change orders and vendor relationships as needed, and supports project margin improvement. The role requires professional collaboration with customers, architects, engineers, field teams, vendors, and internal partners, along with consistent follow-through and early issue resolution.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two or more years of experience as a project manager or in design work within the fire alarm protection industry.
- Ability to work in a matrix structure and resolve conflicts across multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
- Ability to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data across spreadsheets, and build macros as needed.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field.
- Five years of fire protection, construction, or related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and understand complex architectural, mechanical, and electrical building documents.
- Knowledge of standards, Underwriter’s requirements, and applicable building codes.
- NICET Fire Alarm and/or security product knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Lead moderately complex fire alarm projects with medium to high corporate priority.
- Define project scope, identify risks, allocate resources, and support project methodology and delivery planning.
- Oversee project progression from design through permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, field installation, testing, and closeout.
- Manage project schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide clear project updates to management and customers.
- Follow published codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental procedures.
- Coordinate change orders and manage vendor relationships when required.
- Support margin improvement on every job.
- Represent Johnson Controls professionally in interactions with customers, architects, engineers, and internal teams.
- Coordinate design details, permits, procurement, labor plans, and field activity to identify and resolve issues early.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and next steps in meetings, status reviews, and customer discussions.
- Apply lessons learned and follow through on commitments to continuously improve project execution.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
- Three weeks of paid vacation in a calendar year, holidays, sick time, and three PTO days in a calendar year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care available day one.
- Extensive product and on-the-job / cross-training opportunities.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Dedication to safety through Zero Harm policy.
- Scheduling and management support.
- JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
