Fire Install Manager

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Install Manager to lead the electronic fire alarm delivery team and drive safe, high‑quality project execution. You will coordinate with sales, manage costs, schedules, and codes, and mentor installation staff to achieve excellence.

The role emphasizes safety, customer satisfaction, and financial performance, with a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range reflecting experience and market data.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or diploma in a related field preferred; combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in field operations management and fire industry experience, preferably Fire Alarm operations.
• Proven management and leadership abilities, including coaching, mentoring and training.
• Ability to read and comprehend financial statements.
• Knowledge of applicable local, provincial, and federal codes.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Project).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Electronic Fire Alarm delivery process to ensure projects are executed safely and to customer expectations.
• Coordinate with sales teams to review customer requirements, contractual obligations, and appropriate applications.
• Maintain effective communication with customers from order through warranty.
• Manage direct/indirect costs, accounts receivable, and profitability within the financial plan.
• Oversee submittals, engineering support, installation schematics, equipment delivery, scheduling, and approvals.
• Work with the service department to support smooth project turnover.
• Set performance goals and coach/install staff development; ensure safety training is current.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial literacy

Interpersonal communication

Reading financial statements

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Fire Install Manager Join Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, where you can help reimagine building performance for people, places, and the planet. In this role, you will lead the Electronic Fire Alarm delivery process and help deliver a customer experience built on quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Role Overview The Fire Install Manager is responsible for leading fire alarm technicians, installers, and technical installation support teams to deliver projects successfully from order through warranty. This role balances customer satisfaction, financial performance, scheduling, code compliance, and team development while supporting seamless project execution and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Electronic Fire Alarm delivery process to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to customer expectations.
• Coordinate with sales teams to review customer requirements, contractual obligations, and the best application for each project.
• Maintain effective communication with customers from the initial order point through the warranty period.
• Manage direct costs, indirect costs, accounts receivable, and profitability within the approved financial plan.
• Oversee submittals, engineering support, technical support, installation schematics, equipment delivery, outside purchasing, scheduling, labor planning, and approvals.
• Work closely with the service department to support smooth project turnover.
• Manage installation requirements, including material purchasing, project scheduling, programming, and operating systems in line with customer specifications and applicable code requirements.
• Set performance goals and measurements that help staff achieve and exceed productivity expectations.
• Support hiring, coaching, mentoring, training, and development of local installation staff.
• Ensure employees follow corporate safety programs and that required safety training remains complete and current.
• Complete workplace accident investigations as required and escalating safety hazards that need corrective action.
• Follow all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or diploma in a related field such as CFFA, Fire & Life Safety, or Electrical Engineering preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in field operations management and fire industry experience, preferably in Fire Alarm operations.
• Proven management and leadership abilities, including branch administration, coaching, mentoring, and training & development.
• Ability to read and comprehend financial statements.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of applicable local, provincial, and federal codes.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Project.

Nice to Have

• Fire alarm operations leadership experience.
• Experience reviewing the terms of construction contracts.
• NICET Level 3 Fire Alarm Systems.

Why Join Us

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $115,100-$172,000 (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.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job or cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.

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.

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