Fire Field Project Manager

jci; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

401K

Medical, dental, vision

Company vehicle

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Delaware seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead fire protection, security, and life-safety installation projects in commercial and educational facilities. You will manage design, permits, materials, schedules, and field work, while maintaining client relationships and driving margins.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years of related PM experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to travel up to 30%. NICET Level II is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field.
• Five years of fire protection, construction, alarm/detection, or related PM experience.
• Ability to read complex building architectural, mechanical, and electrical docs.
• Strong organizational and deadline management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire protection, security, and sprinkler installation projects from inception to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, track progress, and control budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with design teams, AHJ requirements, and client stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice, resolve issues, and drive margin improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales to support client relationships and requirements.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

MS Excel

Time management

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NICET Level II

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and Bonus

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time-15 daysof 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 outstandingresources encouragingand collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Company vehicle

• Check us out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY

What you will do

Project Managersare responsible formanaging fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installationprojects in commercial, educational,healthcareand industrial facilities, positivelyrepresentingthe company in all client and architect/engineer interactions. The PM oversees and communicates project progression frominceptionto completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. ConductsWork in Progressmeetings. Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications. Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed. Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers,laborand management. Coordinates change orders and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job.

How you will do it

• Methodology - Understanding of Project Managementmethodologyand key knowledge areas: Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk and Procurement Management.

• Communication/Coordination - Responsible for communication and status reporting to project staff,customersand management.

• Responsible for work plan, managing project resources, duty assignment, responsibilities, scope of authority andprovidestechnical advice and problem resolution to all aspects of project.

• Fiscal - Responsible for tracking projects expenditures and installation progress through reviews of status reports prepared by project personnel andmodifiesschedules of plans asrequired. Maintains full financial accountability to project; requires ability to forecast financial trends across project, ability to understand internaland external client cost structures andintegrate ortranslate to/fromSimplex-Grinnellaccountingmethodologyusing AIA standards.

• Quality -Maintainfull accountability to project quality; conducting inspections of work site, ensuring workmanship meets installation required quality standards and expectations.

• Customer Service -Provideresponsive, concise, and professional support to all customers and other personnel andensuretimelyfollow-up on all customer concerns and issues.

• Collaborates closely with Sales representatives to support client relationships, identify project requirements, and drive customer satisfaction.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical,business,or equivalent field.

• Five years fire protection, construction, alarm/detection, or related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural,mechanical,and electrical documents.

• Ability to multi-task andprioritizeassignments with a strong adherence to deadlines.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers.

• Possess a strong and active working knowledge of MS Excel. Be able to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets and create macros.

• Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivating.

• Must have the ability to interact effectively with employees and customers in difficult situations.

• Able to travel at least 30% of the time.

Preferred

• Knowledge of NFPA and IEC standards, Underwriter’s requirements and applicable building codes preferred.

• NICET Level II or higher preferred

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$85,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, 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. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.