Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls•Totowa, NJ

2d•$94,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Project Manager in Horsham to lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through execution and closeout. Projects span commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military environments. The role focuses on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, schedule, scope, and financial performance. The Fire Project Manager coordinates project planning and delivery across design, permitting, material delivery, labor planning, and field installation. The role manages schedules, costs, safety, quality, risks, customer expectations, change orders, and project documentation, while collaborating with field teams, office staff, and customers. The position also follows departmental and SOX procedures and company standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.
Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
Obtain Project Management Professional certification within two years of employment.
Obtain NICET Level II within one year of employment.
Availability for frequent local travel.

Nice To Haves

Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Responsibilities

Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects through initiation, execution, and closeout.
Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
Manage schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate work from design and permitting through material delivery, labor planning, and field installation.
Facilitate Work in Progress meetings, status reviews, and resolution of project issues.
Support change order processing and drive margin improvement on assigned projects.
Ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards and customer requirements.
Track schedule, budget, quality, and risk using a disciplined project plan and communicate progress to internal teams and customers.
Work through published codes, standards, unique specifications, and AHJ requirements to identify and address issues.
Collaborate with field, office, and customer stakeholders to resolve issues and manage change orders.
Follow departmental and SOX procedures and maintain accurate project documentation from start to finish.