Field Security Project Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; 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

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.