Field Fire Project Lead - Installations & Compliance

Johnson Controls; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & Bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

401K, medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Field Project Manager for the Fire division to lead complex installations in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will establish local project offices, define scope, manage risk, and coordinate resources to deliver on-time projects with high quality.

The role requires a high school diploma, PM/NICET- or Fire/Life Safety-related certifications, and strong MS Office/Excel skills with travel readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate/diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security. Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• PM certification expected within two years; NICET Level II within one year.
• Proficient in MS Office; ability to create and reference Excel data and macros.
• Frequent local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire alarm, security, and comms install projects across various facilities.
• Set up local project offices, define scope, assess risk, and allocate resources.
• Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction; report updates to management.
• Ensure projects close on time and within scope; manage change orders.
• Present project status and results to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with teams to meet budgets and timelines.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Excel

Travel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire & Life Safety / Electrical/Electronic; Security cert

Tools

MS Project

Excel macros

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Field Project Manager for the Fire division to lead complex installations in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will establish local project offices, define scope, manage risk, and coordinate resources to deliver on-time projects with high quality.

The role requires a high school diploma, PM/NICET- or Fire/Life Safety-related certifications, and strong MS Office/Excel skills with travel readiness.