Fire Alarm Construction Manager - Onsite Field Lead

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation in the first year

Company vehicle

JCI employee discount programs

401K, medical, dental, and vision care

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Irving, TX is seeking a Fire Alarm Construction Manager to lead installation projects for commercial customers. The role is field‑oriented, spending most days onsite with customers, installers, and partners to keep work safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will mentor technicians, manage materials, monitor costs, and report progress in WIP meetings. Candidates should have 5–10 years in fire alarm installation, project management experience, and NICET certifications is a

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of management experience in fire alarm installation within the commercial industry.
• Project management experience.
• Estimating experience.
• Fire Alarm, Access Controls, and CCTV certifications.
• Experience with Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Windows 7/XP/NT/2000.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of construction installation projects for fire alarm systems.
• Coach and mentor technicians, apprentices, and other direct reports.
• Order materials and equipment needed to support project execution.
• Monitor project financials, budgets, and hours assigned to each job.
• Maintain installer schedules and coordinate labor planning with operations.
• Provide accurate project status updates during WIP meetings.
• Attend construction meetings and interface with end-users, architects, and general contractors.
• Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs, EHS evaluations, and accident investigations.
• Support interviewing and evaluation of employees and apprentices as needed.

Skills

Management experience

Project management

Estimating

Excel

Microsoft products

Communication

PC proficiency

Tools

Windows 7/XP/NT/2000

Job description

Johnson Controls in Irving, TX is seeking a Fire Alarm Construction Manager to lead installation projects for commercial customers. The role is field‑oriented, spending most days onsite with customers, installers, and partners to keep work safe, on schedule, and within budget.

You will mentor technicians, manage materials, monitor costs, and report progress in WIP meetings. Candidates should have 5–10 years in fire alarm installation, project management experience, and NICET certifications is a