Fire Alarm Construction Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Comprehensive benefits (401k + medical

Cross-training opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead and oversee fire alarm installation projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will manage field operations, mentor technicians, plan materials, and monitor performance to ensure on-time, safe delivery.

Role emphasizes leadership, coordination with architects and contractors, and maintaining zero-harm safety standards while delivering high-quality life-safety systems.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of management experience in Fire Alarm Installation within the commercial industry.
• Fire Alarm, Access Controls, and CCTV certifications.
• Project Management experience.
• Estimating experience.
• Experience or knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency using personal computers, including Windows 7/XP/NT/2000 or similar Windows-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of construction installation projects for fire alarm systems.
• Coach and mentor technicians and apprentices to support quality execution and team development.
• Order materials and equipment and help ensure job readiness before site work begins.
• Monitor project financials, track labor hours, and provide accurate status updates during WIP meetings.
• Maintain installer schedules and coordinate with Operations to support project delivery.
• Attend construction meetings and communicate effectively with end-users, architects, and general contractors.
• Conduct jobsite safety walkthroughs, EHS evaluations, and accident investigations as needed.
• Set performance expectations, review progress with direct reports, and support hiring or evaluation activities when required.

Skills

Management experience

Fire alarm installation

Project management

Estimating

Excel

Communication

Windows OS

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead and oversee fire alarm installation projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will manage field operations, mentor technicians, plan materials, and monitor performance to ensure on-time, safe delivery.

Role emphasizes leadership, coordination with architects and contractors, and maintaining zero-harm safety standards while delivering high-quality life-safety systems.