Fire Project Manager 1

Johnson Controls • Lenexa, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is Not a remote position. About Us: Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. What you will do: As a Field Project Manager, for our Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. Responsible for setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope. How you will do it: Coordinates and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings. Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications. Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed. Coordinates change orders and works toward overall margin improvement on every job.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in a related field (Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic; Security).
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Project).
• Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros is required.
• Available for frequent local travel.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• Expectation that Project Management Professional certification will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.
• NICET Level II must be obtained within one year of employment.
• 5 years’ installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities.
• Responsible for setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation.
• Manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction.
• Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results.
• Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope.
• Coordinates and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets.
• Conducts Work in Progress meetings.
• Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
• Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
• Coordinates change orders and works toward overall margin improvement on every job.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Bonus
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Company vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED