Fire Project Lead Onsite - Project Delivery & Coordination

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Fire Project Specialist to lead on-site project delivery for assigned customers and projects. You will manage plans, budgets, and coordination across stakeholders to ensure compliance with contracts and codes.

Join a global leader delivering safe, sustainable building solutions with strong focus on safety, quality, and customer relationships, while you contribute to continuous improvement and on-the-job learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in construction, low voltage, mechanical, electronics, or another related industry.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Strong personal computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Writer, Visio, and the MS Windows environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail, customer focus, and follow-through.
• Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to project and site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete assigned projects, including installation coordination and project closeout.
• Manage overall project financial results, including costs, billings, collections, and gross margin performance.
• Pursue change orders and evaluate the impact of scope changes, field directives, and scheduling revisions.
• Coordinate communication with customer representatives across Quality Assurance, Engineering, Validation, and related departments.
• Support the selection, ordering, delivery scheduling, and procurement of project materials.
• Request and evaluate bids from vendors, suppliers, mechanical subcontractors, and electrical subcontractors.
• Oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes as required.
• Coordinate jobsite execution and ensure installation aligns with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Support controller loading, device verification, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system functional validation when required.
• Prepare and maintain accurate as-built documentation, commissioning records, manuals, and warranty documentation.
• Review validation documents and project deliverables for technical accuracy and consistency prior to customer submittal.
• Communicate project status, risks, and forecast updates to the Project Lead and management.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with local, Provincial, and Federal legal requirements.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Safety commitment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Visio

Adobe Writer

MS Windows

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Fire Project Specialist to lead on-site project delivery for assigned customers and projects. You will manage plans, budgets, and coordination across stakeholders to ensure compliance with contracts and codes.

Join a global leader delivering safe, sustainable building solutions with strong focus on safety, quality, and customer relationships, while you contribute to continuous improvement and on-the-job learning.