Fire Inspection Manager

STR Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Inspection Manager to lead Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Inspectors, ensuring high-quality service, code compliance, and strong customer relationships. You will drive operational consistency, team performance, and contractual execution across accounts.

You will guide day-to-day field operations, coach staff, and manage scheduling and reporting to improve inspection quality and job outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience.
• 3+ years in the fire protection or life safety industry.
• Proficiency with MS Office and online systems.
• Working knowledge of fire regulations and codes such as OFC and ULC.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with tact, diplomacy, and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screening and obtain required licenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily activities of Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Inspectors, including coaching, training, hiring recommendations, and promotion recommendations.
• Ensure inspection work aligns with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable fire protection and life safety standards.
• Partner with Inspection Coordinators to improve scheduling efficiency and review deficiency inspection reports thoroughly.
• Monitor contract execution, prepare projections, and help maximize the productivity of assigned field personnel.
• Support customer meetings and monthly check-ins with inspectors to strengthen service quality and satisfaction.
• Address issues quickly and professionally while maintaining clear communication with internal teams and customers.
• Promote accountability, consistency, and a high standard of service across the inspection team.

Skills

Management experience

Fire protection / life safety

P&L management

MS Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Background check clearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Fire Inspection Manager Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. We help customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience needed in fast‑growing industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it matters most. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and a strong field organization, we help customers achieve better outcomes and turn goals into real‑world results.

Role Overview

The Fire Inspection Manager leads and supports Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Inspectors to ensure high-quality service delivery, code compliance, and strong customer relationships. In this role, you will help drive operational consistency, team performance, and contractual execution across assigned accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the daily activities of Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Inspectors, including coaching, training, hiring recommendations, and promotion recommendations.
• Ensure inspection work aligns with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable fire protection and life safety standards.
• Partner with Inspection Coordinators to improve scheduling efficiency and review deficiency inspection reports thoroughly.
• Monitor contract execution, prepare projections, and help maximize the productivity of assigned field personnel.
• Support customer meetings and monthly check‑ins with inspectors to strengthen service quality and satisfaction.
• Address issues quickly and professionally while maintaining clear communication with internal teams and customers.
• Promote accountability, consistency, and a high standard of service across the inspection team.

How You Will Do It

You will lead with accountability, safety, and integrity, setting clear expectations and following through on commitments. You will stay close to the work by understanding day‑to‑day field operations, removing obstacles, and helping customers get the support they need without delay. You will use candid feedback, thoughtful problem‑solving, and continuous improvement to strengthen inspection quality and team performance. You will work as one team with coordinators, inspectors, and customers, building trust through collaboration and respect for different perspectives. You will coach people consistently, reinforce company policies, and create an environment where performance and compliance go hand in hand. You will use inspection reporting, scheduling, and operational data to help prioritize work and improve execution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a similar industry.
• 3+ years of experience in the fire protection or life safety industry.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and oversight of sales activities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and online systems.
• Working knowledge of fire regulations and codes such as OFC and ULC.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with tact, diplomacy, and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment background and drug screening and obtain required licenses in accordance with national, state, and local codes.

Nice to Have

• NICET certification.
• Experience with Oracle.
• Familiarity with maintenance scheduling systems.

Why Join Us

• This role offers a competitive salary range of $76,000 to $151,000, with compensation determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.
• It also includes a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance, along with a competitive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Company Information

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.