Fire Project Manager
About The Position
At Johnson Controls, this role supports fire division projects involving fire alarm, security, and communications systems from planning through closeout. The Fire Project Manager 1 leads complex installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. The role establishes local project offices, defines scope and risk, coordinates resources, and manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations to deliver projects on time and within scope. The position coordinates design, permitting, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation; maintains project plans; conducts Work in Progress meetings; and communicates project status to management and customers. It also ensures work follows applicable codes, standards, project specifications, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements, and departmental and SOX procedures. The role coordinates change orders and supports margin improvement on every job. Johnson Controls describes a supportive, collaborative environment with on-the-job and cross-training opportunities. The role offers a competitive salary and bonus plan, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) coverage available on day one, and a company vehicle. The company also emphasizes safety through its Zero Harm policy and teamwork in project delivery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, Security, or a related field.
- Five years of installation experience in fire, electrical, or security systems.
- Ability to obtain Project Management Professional certification within two years of employment.
- NICET Level II certification to be obtained 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from kickoff through closeout.
- Set up local project offices and define project scope, risk, methodology, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate project work through design, permitting, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
- Develop and maintain project plans supporting schedule and budget commitments.
- Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide project updates to management and customers.
- Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Close projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with customer expectations.
- Follow published codes, standards, project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental and SOX procedures.
- Coordinate change orders and support margin improvement on every job.
- Keep design, permitting, materials, labor, and field installation aligned throughout projects.
- Use project meetings and reviews to identify issues, communicate status, and remove obstacles.
- Collaborate with customers, field teams, and internal partners to align priorities and advance decisions.
- Improve project processes, capture lessons learned, and seek opportunities to improve margins.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available day one.
- 401(k) coverage available day one.
- Company vehicle.
- On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
