Jr. Fire Project Manager
About The Position
As a Junior Project Manager, you will support the planning and execution of moderately complex projects with medium to high corporate priority. You will work with internal teams, customers, and vendors to help deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. The role includes project setup and scope definition, risk identification, resource coordination, schedule and cost control, status reporting, vendor support, documentation, and formal project closeout. You will apply working knowledge of PMI methodologies across project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, risk, and procurement. You will coordinate communication and status reporting, develop work plans and clarify roles, provide technical guidance and resolve issues, track expenditures and installation progress, adjust plans to meet financial and operational goals, forecast financial trends, and translate between Johnson Controls accounting methods and client cost structures using AIA standards. You will also perform job-site inspections, uphold installation standards, and respond to customer questions and concerns.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent professional experience; the posting specifies a minimum of five years for equivalent professional experience.
- Expectation to obtain PMI/PMP certification within two years of hire.
- 1–2 years of experience in the construction industry.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Clear and effective communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with external partners.
Responsibilities
- Provide project management support for project setup, scope definition, risk identification, methodology application, and resource coordination.
- Assist with establishing and supporting local project offices as required.
- Maintain control of project schedules, costs, safety, quality standards, and customer expectations.
- Present project updates, lifecycle status, and expected outcomes to management and/or customers.
- Support and, as assigned, manage vendor relationships during project installation phases.
- Ensure projects are documented and formally closed on time and within scope.
- Lead communication and status reporting for project teams, customers, and Johnson Controls management.
- Develop and manage project work plans, define roles and responsibilities, and clarify scope of authority.
- Provide technical guidance, issue resolution, and support across all project phases.
- Track project expenditures and installation progress by reviewing project status reports.
- Adjust schedules and plans to meet financial and operational goals.
- Maintain financial accountability, including forecasting financial trends.
- Translate between Johnson Controls internal accounting methodologies and external client cost structures using AIA standards.
- Perform job-site inspections and maintain accountability for overall project quality.
- Ensure workmanship meets Johnson Controls installation standards and quality expectations.
- Provide responsive, professional, and concise support to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Follow up promptly and resolve customer questions, concerns, and issues.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and commission/bonus plan.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 vacation days in the first year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.
- Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Company vehicle.
- Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
