Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls•Hauppauge, NY

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Project Manager to manage fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities. The role represents the company in interactions with clients and architects/engineers and oversees project progression from inception through completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. The Project Manager develops plans to meet schedules and budgets, conducts Work in Progress meetings, follows published codes, standards, and project specifications, and ensures authority having jurisdiction requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed. The role also coordinates change orders and works to improve project margins. The Project Manager manages project methodology, communications, resources, schedules, expenditures, financial forecasts, quality, and customer support. This includes maintaining financial and quality accountability, reviewing progress and status reports, conducting site inspections, resolving project issues, and working with Sales representatives to support client relationships and satisfaction. Travel of at least 30% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field.
Five years of fire protection, construction, alarm/detection, or related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and understand complex architectural, mechanical, and electrical building documents.
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while adhering to deadlines.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
Strong, active working knowledge of MS Excel, including creating tracking spreadsheets, referencing data in other spreadsheets, and creating macros.
Organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivating.
Ability to interact effectively with employees and customers in difficult situations.
Ability to travel at least 30% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NFPA and IEC standards, Underwriter’s requirements, and applicable building codes.
NICET Level II or higher.

Responsibilities

Manage fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities.
Represent the company in interactions with clients and architects/engineers.
Oversee project progression from inception to completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
Develop comprehensive project plans to meet schedules and budgets.
Conduct Work in Progress meetings.
Follow published codes, standards, and unique project specifications; ensure authority having jurisdiction requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
Coordinate change orders and drive overall margin improvement on projects.
Communicate project status to project staff, customers, and management.
Develop work plans, manage project resources and assignments, and provide technical advice and problem resolution.
Track project expenditures and installation progress, review status reports, and modify schedules or plans as required.
Maintain financial accountability, forecast project financial trends, and work with client cost structures and AIA standards in relation to Simplex-Grinnell accounting methodology.
Maintain project quality accountability by inspecting work sites and ensuring workmanship meets required standards and expectations.
Provide responsive, concise, professional customer support and timely follow-up on customer concerns and issues.
Collaborate with Sales representatives to support client relationships, identify project requirements, and drive customer satisfaction.
Travel at least 30% of the time.