Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Rocky Hill, CT

1d • $88,600 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role leads moderately complex projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority. Provides subject matter expertise in areas including project management, setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Maintains control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. May manage vendor relationships throughout the installation. Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope.

Requirements

• 3+ years fire protection, electrical installation, construction, or related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers.
• Possess a strong and active working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Be able to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets and create macros.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivating.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business or equivalent field.
• Knowledge of standards, Underwriter’s requirements and applicable building codes preferred.
• NICET Level II or higher preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing fire alarm, security and communications projects in commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions.
• Overseeing and communicating project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Developing a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets.
• Conducting Work in Progress meetings.
• Understanding and following all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
• Ensuring AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
• Conveying a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor and management.
• Coordinating change orders and driving toward overall margin improvement on every job.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 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