Suppression Construction Manager - Fire

Johnson Controls•Las Vegas, NV

11d•$88,100 - $121,250

About The Position

The Suppression Construction Manager leads local field operations for fire suppression construction and retrofit projects in the Aurora/Denver metro area. The role is accountable for schedule adherence, cost control, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and day-to-day field execution. The manager directs and coaches field technicians, plans labor and routes, coordinates materials and subcontractors, monitors project performance, and ensures installation, documentation, and commissioning meet Johnson Controls standards and applicable AHJ requirements. The position builds forward labor plans and route sheets, adjusts crew assignments to job status and site readiness, and tracks work against project plans and milestones. It also manages customer communication, project changes and extras, timesheet approval, material releases, inspections, commissioning, and milestone billing. Through KPI reviews and continuous improvement, the manager addresses variances and works to protect project margins and schedules. This role requires a university degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, along with at least six years of relevant field operations or construction management experience. The position offers a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus plan, competitive benefits, and career development opportunities at Johnson Controls.

Requirements

University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 6 years of experience in fire suppression, sprinkler, or special-hazards field operations or construction management, or closely related trades.
Demonstrated success managing multi-site crews and schedules.
Technical proficiency with suppression systems, drawings, and installation standards.
Strong understanding of job-site safety protocols and compliance requirements.
Ability to plan routes and labor, read budgets, interpret KPIs, and make decisions balancing customer satisfaction with financial goals.
Clear, confident communication skills and a track record of coaching field technicians and collaborating with customers, general contractors, and inspectors.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between job sites and the branch office.
Ability to meet customer and site safety and access requirements.

Nice To Haves

NICET certifications or suppression/sprinkler design credentials.
Familiarity with Johnson Controls portfolio brands and tools, such as TYCO, ANSUL, and SPRINKCAD.
Experience delivering branch-level suppression projects within a rolling backlog.
Vendor or subcontractor management experience and fluency in change-order practices.

Responsibilities

Lead field operations for fire suppression construction and retrofit projects in the Aurora/Denver metro area, managing schedule, cost, quality, and day-to-day field activities.
Manage, coach, and provide daily direction and on-site support to field technicians; allocate resources to meet safety, productivity, and customer experience goals.
Build 4–6-week labor plans and monthly route sheets, and adjust crew levels based on job status, site readiness, and change orders.
Plan technician routes and labor loading to improve crew utilization, reduce travel time, and align capacity with project milestones and cash-flow targets.
Own customer satisfaction for assigned projects by communicating scope, changes, and progress; resolving issues; and supporting professional project closeout and repeat business.
Enforce Johnson Controls EHS standards and AHJ requirements; lead toolbox talks and pre-task plans, and manage incident response and reporting.
Monitor project and team KPIs, including labor productivity, margin, change orders, and punch-list aging; recommend improvements to methods, staffing, and subcontractor mix.
Coordinate materials, procurement, subcontractors, inspections, and special-hazards equipment to ensure crews have the resources needed to work efficiently.
Track installation progress, approve timesheets, manage extras, trigger material releases, and align inspections and commissioning with milestone billing.
Source and oversee qualified subcontractors; verify scope, terms and conditions, and safety readiness; and ensure compliant, efficient execution.
Champion Johnson Controls installation, documentation, and commissioning standards for suppression systems and drive quality and right-first-time outcomes.
Conduct ride-alongs and site audits, provide timely performance feedback, and collaborate with customers, general contractors, and inspectors.
Use KPI dashboards and branch reviews to identify variances and implement corrective actions that improve margin and cycle time.