Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

At Johnson Controls, the Fire Project Manager 1 leads complex installation projects for fire alarm, security, and communications systems in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. The role manages projects from planning and kickoff through installation and closeout, including establishing local project offices, defining scope and risk, coordinating resources, and managing schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations. Projects are expected to be delivered on time, within scope, and in line with customer expectations and applicable requirements. The position coordinates design, permitting, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation; develops and maintains project plans; conducts Work in Progress meetings; and communicates project updates to management and customers. The project manager follows applicable codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures, coordinates change orders, and supports margin improvement. The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, candid communication, obstacle removal, and continuous improvement. Johnson Controls describes a supportive, collaborative environment with on-the-job and cross-training opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus plan, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) coverage available on day one, and a company vehicle. The company also highlights its Zero Harm safety policy and equal employment opportunity commitment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, Security, or a related field.
Five years of installation experience in fire, electrical, or security systems.
Ability to obtain Project Management Professional certification within two years of employment.
NICET Level II certification to be obtained within one year of employment.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.
Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
Availability for frequent local travel.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Responsibilities

Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from kickoff through closeout.
Set up local project offices and define project scope, risk, methodology, and resource allocation.
Coordinate design, permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
Develop and maintain project plans supporting schedule and budget commitments.
Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide project updates to management and customers.
Manage project schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Close projects on time, within scope, and in line with customer expectations.
Follow applicable codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures.
Coordinate change orders and support margin improvement on every job.
Identify issues early, communicate candidly, and remove obstacles that could affect delivery.
Capture lessons learned, improve processes, and pursue continuous improvement on projects.