Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Myrtle Beach, SC

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About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Project Manager in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The role leads fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through execution and closeout across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military environments. The position focuses on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, schedule, scope, and financial performance. The hiring range is $85,000 to $85,000, based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 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 from initiation through 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 and status reviews, and resolve project issues.
• Support change order processing and drive margin improvement on assigned projects.
• Ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and in line 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.
• Apply published codes, standards, project specifications, and AHJ requirements to solve problems.
• Collaborate with field, office, and customer stakeholders to manage changes and deliver project results.
• Follow departmental and SOX procedures and maintain accurate project documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• 401(k).
• Medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Product and on-the-job cross-training opportunities.
• Company vehicle.

What This Job Offers

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