Fire Programs Systems Administrator

Johnson Controls; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Company vehicle

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring a Field Project Manager for its Fire division to lead complex installation projects across diverse facilities. You will establish local project offices, define scope, identify risks, allocate resources, and manage schedules, costs, and quality to meet client expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, certifications in Fire & Life Safety, and PMI/NICET timelines. Travel is required; a company vehicle may be provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and relevant Fire & Life Safety certification.
• PM certification within two years and NICET II within one year.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel; ability to create macros.
• Willingness for frequent local travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities.
• Define project scope, manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations; facilitate required resources.
• Present project updates to management and customers; ensure projects close on time and within scope.

Skills

Project management

MS Excel

MS Project

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PM Certification within 2 years

NICET II within 1 year

Fire & Life Safety cert

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Project)

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


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What you will do

As a Field Project Manager, for our Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. Responsible for setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, projectmethodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction. Presentsto management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope.

How you will do it

• Coordinates 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. Conducts Work in Progress meetings.


• Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.


• EnsuresAHJrequirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.


• Coordinates change orders and works toward overall margin improvement on every job.

What we look for

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Certificate or diploma in a related field (Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic; Security). Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.


• Expectation thatProjectManagement Professional certification will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.


• NICETLevel II must be obtained within one year of employment.


• Proficient inMSOffice applications (Excel, Project). Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros isrequired.


• Available for frequent local travel.

Preferred

• 5 years’ installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.


• Project management experience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE : $67,900 - $93,400 (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 About us - Johnson Controls Careers.

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.