Field Fire Systems Project Leader

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

3 weeks paid vacation + holidays

401K + medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Field Project Manager, Fire Systems to lead moderately complex fire protection and security projects from planning through closeout in commercial facilities. You will balance schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations while coordinating with internal teams, customers, vendors, and partners.

The role emphasizes accountability for safety and reliability, with opportunities to develop detailed project plans, manage change orders, and support margin

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience as a project manager or in design work within the Fire Protection industry.
• 2+ years of experience with the installation and/or servicing of fire systems.
• Ability to work in a matrix structure and handle conflict resolution effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects at the same time.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Project, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data across spreadsheets, and create macros.
• Organized, detail oriented, and self-motivating.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex projects and provide project management support in scope definition, risk identification, resource allocation, and facilitation.
• Set up local project offices as needed and maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Share project updates, project cycle status, and expected outcomes with management and customers.
• Manage vendor relationships throughout installation to support smooth project execution.
• Oversee project progression from inception to completion, including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Develop project plans that support schedule and budget targets, and conduct Work in Progress meetings.
• Close projects on time and in scope while coordinating change orders and supporting margin improvement on every job.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Field Project Manager, Fire Systems to lead moderately complex fire protection and security projects from planning through closeout in commercial facilities. You will balance schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations while coordinating with internal teams, customers, vendors, and partners.

The role emphasizes accountability for safety and reliability, with opportunities to develop detailed project plans, manage change orders, and support margin