Fire Alarm Construction Lead — Field & Project Manager

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Benefits package (401k/medical/dental/

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead daily fire alarm installation projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will coach technicians, manage scheduling, control budgets, and ensure safety and quality.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will monitor progress, report to stakeholders, and collaborate with Operations, end-users, architects, and general contractors to deliver on-time, within scope and within safety

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of management experience in fire alarm installation.
• 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.
• Nice to Have NICET Certification Level 3 or greater.
• Knowledge of P&L.

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

Fire Alarm Installation

Project Management

Estimating

Excel

Communication

P&L

Leadership

NICET Certification Level 3

Tools

Windows basic

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead daily fire alarm installation projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government sectors. You will coach technicians, manage scheduling, control budgets, and ensure safety and quality.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will monitor progress, report to stakeholders, and collaborate with Operations, end-users, architects, and general contractors to deliver on-time, within scope and within safety