Fire Construction Lead — Field Leadership & Mentorship

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead the daily operations of fire alarm installation projects in commercial environments. You will coach technicians, coordinate materials, and oversee safety on active sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on field leadership, visiting job sites, guiding teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards across projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience in Fire Alarm Installation within the commercial industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows NT, and Windows 2000.
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and remain effective in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Nice to Have Fire Alarm, Access Controls, and CCTV certifications.
• NICET Certification Level 3 or greater.
• Project management experience.
• Estimating experience.
• Knowledge of P&L.
• Experience overseeing fire alarm installation projects in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of construction installation projects from start through completion.
• Coach and mentor technicians and apprentices to support quality, productivity, and team development.
• Order materials and equipment needed for active projects and help maintain schedule alignment.
• Monitor financial performance for each project and provide accurate status updates during WIP meetings.
• Maintain installer schedules and track hours assigned to projects.
• Work closely with Operations to resolve issues and support project execution as needed.
• Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs, EHS evaluations, and accident investigations.
• Attend construction meetings and interface with end-users, architects, and general contractors.
• Help interview and evaluate employees and apprentices when needed.
• Set goals, communicate expectations, and review performance to support strong team results.

Skills

Fire alarm install management

Leadership & coaching

Project management

Estimating & P&L

NICET Level 3+

Excel / MS Office

Tools

Excel

Windows OS

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Construction Manager to lead the daily operations of fire alarm installation projects in commercial environments. You will coach technicians, coordinate materials, and oversee safety on active sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on field leadership, visiting job sites, guiding teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality standards across projects.