Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Project Manager to support the profitable execution of assigned small-dollar Fire Systems Install projects for business customers. The role guides work from early planning through closeout, combining field leadership, customer coordination, financial control, document management, and safety oversight to help ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and within scope. The position works under the general direction of the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Project Manager.

The Fire Project Manager coordinates with Operations Leadership and project teams on project development, planning, execution, and issue resolution. The role oversees scope, costs, resources, schedules, risks, billing, collections, documents, construction compliance, material ordering, plan-check approvals, and permits. The position also maintains relationships with customers and project partners and communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management and stakeholders. Travel may be required depending on project assignment and needs.

Requirements

• Associate degree with equivalent work-related experience, or a minimum of five years of direct field experience in the Building Construction Industry.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Experience with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and a basic Windows environment.
• Ability to communicate technical material verbally and non-verbally to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities, schedules, billing activities, and customer expectations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Support profitable execution of assigned small-dollar Fire Systems Install projects for business customers.
• Partner with Operations Leadership and other teams during early project development to support strategy, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Provide work direction to Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Project Coordinators, Estimators, and Subcontractors to align execution with the contract.
• Manage project scope, costs, resources, schedules, risks, billing, and collections to maintain positive cash flow and support on-time delivery.
• Pursue change orders and additional opportunities when client instructions, field directives, or schedule changes affect contractual scope.
• Review contract terms and conditions, prepare cost estimates and proposals, and support customer acceptance as needed.
• Oversee project document controls, construction compliance, and material ordering in accordance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and Johnson Controls standards.
• Coordinate plan-check submittals to Authorities Having Jurisdiction, track approvals, and secure permits promptly after approval.
• Assist with RFPs, RFIs, subcontracts, and project-related accounts payable, billing, and collections.
• Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors; support job progress meetings and issue resolution.
• Keep safety, ethics, scope, schedule, cost, and quality aligned on each project.
• Review field conditions, contract changes, and customer instructions early and remove obstacles that could affect delivery.
• Use project controls, financial tracking, and recovery plans to address risks.
• Coordinate with Operations, Engineering, Design, subcontractors, vendors, and customers.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and financial status promptly to management and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 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 and on-the-job or cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree