Fire Alarm & Security Project Lead – On-site Installations

Johnson Controls; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (401K,医

Company vehicle

Zero Harm safety commitment

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Project Manager to lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military environments. You will plan and execute projects prioritizing safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while maintaining financial performance.

You will own project outcomes with accountability, coordinating design, permits, delivery, labor, and installation details.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• Project Management Professional certification to be obtained within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II to be obtained within one year of employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.
• Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
• Availability for frequent local travel.
• Nice to Have Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
• Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.
• Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
• Manage project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate the flow of work from design and permitting through material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
• Facilitate project reviews, including Work in Progress meetings, status updates, and resolution of project issues.
• Support change order processing and work to improve project margin on each assignment.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Travel availability

Excel/macros

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PMI-PMP certification (to be obtained within 2 years)

NICET Level II (to be obtained within 1 year)

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Project Manager to lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military environments. You will plan and execute projects prioritizing safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while maintaining financial performance.

You will own project outcomes with accountability, coordinating design, permits, delivery, labor, and installation details.