Fire Construction Manager

Alloy Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus plan

15 days vacation first year

Benefits package from day one

Training opportunities and resources

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Alarm Construction Manager to oversee field installation projects within our Building Technologies & Solutions division, serving schools, hospitals, commercial properties, and government facilities. You will coach technicians, manage materials, and monitor project finances in a fast-paced environment emphasizing safety.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of management experience in fire alarm installation, NICET certification, and strong project leadership and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience in fire alarm installation for commercial properties.
• NICET certification at license 3 or greater is preferred.
• Project management experience is required.
• Estimating experience is required.
• Knowledge of P&L is a plus.
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with personal computers and Windows OS.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of construction installation projects for customers.
• Coach and mentor technicians; order materials and equipment; monitor project financials.
• Work in the field up to 50% visiting project sites and customers.
• Ensure safety and compliance; set productivity and performance expectations.
• Provide regular project status updates at WIP meetings.
• Lead job site safety walkthroughs and EHS evaluations.

Skills

Management experience

Fire alarm installation knowledge

Project management

Estimating experience

P&L knowledge

Excel

Communication skills

PC proficiency

Education

NICET Certification (Fire Alarm)

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Check us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls:

What you will do

The Fire Alarm Construction Manager is part of our Building Technologies & Solutions business with Johnson Controls. This position is part of our Fire business in which we serve over one million customers in the United States, providing a comprehensive array of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire suppression, integrated security, sound and communications, and nurse call systems and services. We deliver our industry-leading solutions in buildings and environments where life safety protection is vital - from schools, universities and hospitals to commercial properties, industrial buildings, and government facilities.

The Fire Alarm Construction Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of our construction installation projects for our customers; Coach and mentor technicians, order materials and equipment for these projects and monitor financials for each project. Will be out in the field up to 50% of the time visiting project sites and customers. Ideal candidate will have experience overseeing Fire Alarm installation projects in a very fast paced environment, knows the construction industry, and places an emphasis on safety. NICET certification a plus. Looking for an entrepreneurial, hands on professional to come join our growing team.

How you will do it

• The Fire Alarm Construction Manager will demonstrate management/leadership abilities including training, team building, job management, district administration, and effective interaction with customers.
• This position is responsible for providing vision, leadership and direction to the installation department.
• Set and manage productivity and performance expectations for direct reports.
• Must be able to motivate employees; maintain and enhance a positive work environment utilizing management best practices.
• Ensure safety and industry training is current and documented for all techs and that they have all the appropriate information prior to arrival at the job site.
• Maintain schedule of installers and track hours assigned to projects.
• Work in conjunction with the Operations team to complete work as needed.
• Provide accurate project status updates during WIP meetings.
• Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs and EHS evaluations as well as accident investigations.
• May help interview and/or evaluate employees and apprentices.
• You must be proficient in developing business strategies, implement action plans to meet and/or exceed corporate goals and objectives.
• Set goals and objectives for subordinates, communicate expectations to employees and periodically review subordinate's performance.
• Attend construction meetings and interface with end-users, architects, and general contractors.

What we look for

Required

• 5-10 years of management experience dealing with Fire Alarm Installation in commercial industry.
• Certifications: Fire Alarm, Access Controls, CCTV Preferred:
• NICET Certification license 3 or greater
• Project Management experience
• Estimating Experience
• Knowledge of P&L a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers to include operating systems such as Windows 7/XP/NT/2000

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $105K-$132K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

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