Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Hauppauge, NY

4d • $90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Project Manager to manage fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities. The role represents the company in interactions with clients and architects/engineers and oversees project progression from inception through completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation. The Project Manager develops plans to meet schedules and budgets, conducts Work in Progress meetings, follows applicable codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures, and coordinates change orders while supporting margin improvement.

The role is accountable for project planning and resources, communication and status reporting, financial tracking and forecasting, quality inspections, and responsive customer support. It also collaborates with Sales representatives to support client relationships, clarify project requirements, and promote customer satisfaction. Travel of at least 30% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field.
• Five years of fire protection, construction, alarm/detection, or related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while adhering strongly to deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong, active working knowledge of MS Excel, including creating tracking spreadsheets, referencing data in other spreadsheets, and creating macros.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivating.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees and customers in difficult situations.
• Ability to travel at least 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of NFPA and IEC standards, Underwriter’s requirements, and applicable building codes.
• NICET Level II or higher.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects from inception to completion.
• Represent the company in client and architect/engineer interactions.
• Oversee design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to meet schedules and budgets and conduct Work in Progress meetings.
• Follow published codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures.
• Coordinate change orders and drive toward overall margin improvement on each job.
• Communicate project status to project staff, customers, and management.
• Manage project resources, assignments, responsibilities, scope of authority, technical advice, and problem resolution.
• Track project expenditures and installation progress; review status reports and modify schedules or plans as required.
• Maintain financial accountability, forecast project financial trends, and work with client cost structures and AIA standards within the Simplex-Grinnell accounting methodology.
• Inspect worksites and ensure workmanship meets installation quality standards and expectations.
• Provide professional customer support and timely follow-up on customer concerns and issues.
• Collaborate with Sales representatives to support client relationships, identify project requirements, and drive customer satisfaction.
• Travel at least 30% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 15 days of vacation in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one.
• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment and company resources.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
• Company vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level