Fire Project Manager 2

Johnson Controls•Aurora, CO

9d•$91,600 - $126,000

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Field Project Manager for its Fire division. The role leads complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. The manager is responsible for project-office setup, defining scope, identifying risks, selecting project methodology, allocating resources, and facilitating project execution. The role manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations and satisfaction; presents project updates and expected results to management and customers; and ensures projects close on time and within scope. The Field Project Manager coordinates project progression from inception through completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. The role develops project plans to meet schedules and budgets, conducts Work in Progress meetings, follows applicable codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures, coordinates change orders, and works to improve margins on every job. The position requires frequent local travel. The posted hiring salary range is $91,600 to $126,000, with compensation determined by qualifications and market alignment. The role also offers a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance, along with a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate or diploma in a related field, such as Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
Obtain Project Management Professional certification within two years of employment in the position.
Obtain NICET Level II 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 is preferred.
Ten years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects.
Set up local project offices; define project scope, identify risks, determine project methodology, allocate resources, and facilitate project execution.
Manage project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations and satisfaction.
Present project updates, project-cycle information, and expected results to management and/or customers.
Ensure projects are closed on time and within scope.
Coordinate project progression from inception to completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
Develop comprehensive project plans to meet schedules and budgets.
Conduct Work in Progress meetings.
Follow published codes, standards, and project-specific specifications.
Ensure AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
Coordinate change orders and work toward overall margin improvement on every job.