Fire Alarm Construction Manager - Lead Safety Advocate

Alloy Enterprises; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Paid time off

401(k) & health benefits

Cross-training opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead the daily operations of fire alarm installation projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government environments. You will coach technicians, coordinate scheduling and materials, monitor performance, and help ensure work is delivered on time, safely, and to the required standard.

You will drive field leadership with accountability, stay close to the work, remove obstacles, and maintain open communication

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of management experience in Fire Alarm Installation in 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

Project management

Estimating

Excel/Microsoft tools

Tools

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead the daily operations of fire alarm installation projects across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, and government environments. You will coach technicians, coordinate scheduling and materials, monitor performance, and help ensure work is delivered on time, safely, and to the required standard.

You will drive field leadership with accountability, stay close to the work, remove obstacles, and maintain open communication