Fire Detection Projects Manager | Delivery & Safety

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Project Manager based in Totowa, New Jersey to lead fire and security project delivery from planning through closeout.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer expectations while coordinating with customers, technicians, subcontractors, and internal teams. The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in security or new construction, knowledge of fire alarm systems, and travel up to about 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in the security industry, preferably, or in new construction.
• Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, installation workflows, and field-based project delivery.
• Ability to travel as needed, including daily and some overnight travel, with travel expected at approximately 25%+ depending on active projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire and security project delivery from initiation through completion and closeout.
• Define project scope, identify risks, set priorities, and support local project office setup when needed.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to keep work moving.
• Coordinate with customers, technicians, subcontractors, vendors, and Johnson Controls management.
• Monitor project progress, expenditures, and forecast trends, and adjust plans when conditions change.
• Track financial performance and support project accounting using Johnson Controls methodology and AIA standards.
• Conduct worksite inspections and confirm workmanship meets Johnson Controls quality expectations.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, cycle status, and expected results to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Support issue resolution and help ensure projects close on time and in scope.
• Apply PMI-based project management discipline across integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
• Use candor and problem-solving to improve every day by reviewing progress, adjusting forecasts, and acting quickly when risks or variances appear.
• Win as one team by coordinating technicians, subcontractors, and internal partners with trust, respect, and a shared focus on delivery.

Skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Project Manager based in Totowa, New Jersey to lead fire and security project delivery from planning through closeout.

You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer expectations while coordinating with customers, technicians, subcontractors, and internal teams. The role requires 5+ years of PM experience in security or new construction, knowledge of fire alarm systems, and travel up to about 25%.