Field Project Manager - Security

Johnson Controls International; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Security Project Manager to lead delivery across installation and closeout with a focus on scope definition, risk management, and customer satisfaction.

You will coordinate resources, manage vendors, and ensure projects meet time, cost, safety, and quality targets. Responsibilities include defining scope, applying PMI practices, tracking expenditures, and communicating progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• 5 years of project management experience in the security industry or new construction experience.
• Ability to travel as needed, including daily and some overnight travel, up to 25%+ depending on open projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectations.
• Experience working with project financial tracking and status reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority.
• Set up local project offices, define project scope, and support project methodology and execution planning.
• Identify risks, prioritize work, and coordinate resources to keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project updates, cycle status, and expected results to management and customers.
• Manage vendor relationships throughout installation when required.
• Track project expenditures and installation progress, adjusting plans and schedules as needed.
• Maintain financial accountability and support project forecasting using internal Johnson Controls accounting practices and AIA standards.
• Conduct worksite inspections and help ensure workmanship meets Johnson Controls quality expectations.
• Respond to customer concerns in a timely, professional manner and support effective issue resolution.
• Close projects on time and in scope, with complete documentation and clear communication.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Problem resolution

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Equivalent work experience

Tools

PMP certification

AIA standards

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

At Johnson Controls, you will help deliver security projects that require strong planning, clear communication, and disciplined execution. This role supports moderately complex projects with medium to high corporate priority and focuses on keeping schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations aligned from start to finish.

Role Overview

As a Security Project Manager, you will lead project delivery across installation and closeout, providing subject matter expertise in project management, scope definition, risk identification, prioritization, and facilitation. You will coordinate project resources, manage vendor relationships when needed, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope while maintaining a strong customer focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority.
• Set up local project offices, define project scope, and support project methodology and execution planning.
• Identify risks, prioritize work, and coordinate resources to keep projects moving forward.
• Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project updates, cycle status, and expected results to management and customers.
• Manage vendor relationships throughout installation when required.
• Track project expenditures and installation progress, adjusting plans and schedules as needed.
• Maintain financial accountability and support project forecasting using internal Johnson Controls accounting practices and AIA standards.
• Conduct worksite inspections and help ensure workmanship meets Johnson Controls quality expectations.
• Respond to customer concerns in a timely, professional manner and support effective issue resolution.
• Close projects on time and in scope, with complete documentation and clear communication.

How You Will Do It

• Use PMI project management practices to guide integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
• Own project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity from kickoff through closeout.
• Stay close to the work, keep project staff and customers informed, and remove obstacles before they affect delivery.
• Track financial trends early, manage expenditure reviews carefully, and translate project performance into accurate forecasts.
• Inspect workmanship and progress regularly so quality issues are addressed quickly and projects stay aligned with expectations.
• Collaborate across the team, vendors, and customer contacts with candor, trust, and a practical problem‑solving mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• 5 years of project management experience in the security industry or new construction experience.
• Ability to travel as needed, including daily and some overnight travel, up to 25%+ depending on open projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑resolution skills.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectations.
• Experience working with project financial tracking and status reporting.

Nice to Have

• CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager).
• PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional).
• Ability to acquire certification within 6 months of employment in the position.

Why Join Us

We offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development, including competitive salary, 15 days of vacation in your first year, paid holidays and sick time, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401K coverage available from day one. You will also join an encouraging, collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives, supports on‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities, and promotes a strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy. Employee discount programs are also available through The Loop by Perk Spot.

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $88,100 - $121,100 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) 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.