Field Project Lead, Fire Systems

Alloy Enterprises; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Holidays & sick time

401K

Medical, dental, vision

Training & development

Employee discounts via The Loop

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, teamwork, and a collaborative culture focused on safety and impact.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a project manager or in design work within the Fire Protection industry.
• Two or more 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

Fire protection

Communication

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

MS Project

Job description

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

The role emphasizes practical problem-solving, teamwork, and a collaborative culture focused on safety and impact.