Construction Project Manager-Fire

STR Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

401K

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company vehicle

Employee discounts

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Dallas, TX is seeking a Fire Alarm Construction Manager to lead field installation projects on a daily basis, coordinating customers, installers and partners to keep work safe, on schedule and financially on track.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, entrepreneurial, with 5–10 years in commercial fire alarm installation, strong project management, estimating, and proficiency with Excel and Windows.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience in fire alarm installation within the commercial industry.
• Project management experience.
• Estimating experience.
• Fire Alarm, Access Controls, and CCTV certifications.
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Windows 7/XP/NT/2000.
• Strong field presence and the ability to spend 70%-80% of the time visiting project sites and customers.
• Knowledge of P&L.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of construction installation projects for fire alarm systems.
• Coach and mentor technicians, apprentices, and other direct reports.
• Order materials and equipment needed to support project execution.
• Monitor project financials, budgets, and hours assigned to each job.
• Maintain installer schedules and coordinate labor planning with operations.
• Provide accurate project status updates during WIP meetings.
• Attend construction meetings and interface with end‑users, architects, and general contractors.
• Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs, EHS evaluations, and accident investigations.
• Support interviewing and evaluation of employees and apprentices as needed.

Skills

Management experience

Project management

Estimating

Fire Alarm

Access Controls

CCTV certifications

Excel

Communication

Windows proficiency

P&L knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us: Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, sustainable, and healthy buildings. Our mission is to transform the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet effectively. With over 140 years of innovation, Johnson Controls focuses on creating systems aimed at energy efficiency and decarbonization across diverse industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence.

Fire Alarm Construction Manager At Johnson Controls

The Fire Alarm Construction Manager is responsible for the daily leadership and coordination of fire alarm construction installation projects. This is a field-focused role, spending much of the time onsite with customers, installers, and project partners to keep work safe, organized, on schedule, and financially on track. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, entrepreneurial, and experienced in fast‑paced commercial fire alarm installation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of construction installation projects for fire alarm systems.
• Coach and mentor technicians, apprentices, and other direct reports.
• Order materials and equipment needed to support project execution.
• Monitor project financials, budgets, and hours assigned to each job.
• Maintain installer schedules and coordinate labor planning with operations.
• Provide accurate project status updates during WIP meetings.
• Attend construction meetings and interface with end‑users, architects, and general contractors.
• Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs, EHS evaluations, and accident investigations.
• Support interviewing and evaluation of employees and apprentices as needed.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience in fire alarm installation within the commercial industry.
• Project management experience.
• Estimating experience.
• Fire Alarm, Access Controls, and CCTV certifications.
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Windows 7/XP/NT/2000.
• Strong field presence and the ability to spend 70%-80% of the time visiting project sites and customers.
• Knowledge of P&L.

Nice to Have

• NICET Certification license 3 or greater.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• 15 days of vacation in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through Zero Harm policy.
• Company vehicle.
• JCI employee discount programs.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100k-115k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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