Assistant Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Benefits package

On the job training

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Singapore seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead fire projects from planning to completion. You will own budgets, schedules, and performance while coordinating with engineering, procurement, finance, and sales teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires strong project management skills, 8+ years in fire industry operations, and excellent stakeholder communication to drive profitability and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with experience in project management.
• Strong knowledge of project management with 8+ years in fire industry operations and maintenance.
• Proven track record delivering results with accountability and reliability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive project financial performance: revenue, margins, and cost control.
• Develop detailed schedules, manage costs, and track milestones.
• Lead project teams; coach and manage members effectively.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assess risks and opportunities; implement mitigation plans.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Oversee contracting strategies, tender evaluations, and project turnover.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Budget control

Education

University degree

Job description

Who we are

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team.

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What you will do:

• Managing Fire projects ranging from medium to large & complex installation and retrofit projects

• Full ownership and accountability of performance (Budget and Schedule) of assigned projects

• Manage and coordinate allocated projects to ensure they are delivered within scope, on time and on budget

• Full ownership and accountability of financials (Revenue, Margin rate expansion, UBR and AR) & operational metrics by liaising with Country Finance team and Financial Controllers

• Drive and monitor Fulfilment 5 (cost, cash, schedule, quality and EHS) cadence in team

• Ensure, maintain and enhance a good and healthy relationship with Clients and all stakeholders

• In collaboration with the Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Logistics, Sales & Commercial, Global Products teams, drives the operational & functional excellence with capabilities building to achieve business goals & targets.

How you will do it:

• Drive project financial performance and reviews including Revenue, GM, Backlog, UBR, AR and VOs

• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans and track project performance, deliverables and costs to meet project milestones and budgets.

• Project Team leader to lead, coach, manage effectively with team members

• Develop Cash flow planning & control

• Develop and manage tiered processes from proposal through project turnover to optimize schedule, scope, and cost to maximize customer success and the company’s profitability

• Direct projects Risk and Opportunity reviews / assess risk and opportunity management outcomes

• Device activity and resource planning

• Perform risk management to minimize project risk and report/escalate to Management as needed with appropriate contingence resolution

• Ensure projects operation financial KPIs are monitored and tracked

• Champion continuous improvement efforts on project operation process, e.g., project closing process, transition process, urgent purchase process

• Responsible for overall contracting strategies and execution which includes tender & bid evaluations, site progress, budgeting, scheduling, and project completion according to the established timelines

• Support in pre-sales scoping, deliverables and cost effectiveness with sales, procurement and control manager

• Manage business and project risks, perform project controls including cost and schedule control, progress monitoring and evaluation

• Knowledge of Fire code of practice, sprinkler & piping design, Fire alarm system

• Knowledge of JC Tyco products

• Review projects to determine the VO opportunities, set up annual VO plan to increase project revenue and earning

• Provide resolution of escalated project management/ installation and service issues with customers and other stakeholders

What we look for:

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Another advanced degree required, additional technical degree preferred

• Strong knowledge of Project Management with minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Fire industry operations and maintenance

• Proven track record in delivering the strong results with strong accountability and say/do

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and dealing with external customers and stakeholders

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package

• On the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy