Fire Alarm and Life Safety Project Manager

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Hazelwood (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

401(k)

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Field Project Manager for the Fire division to lead complex installation projects from start to finish, coordinating design through permits, delivery, and field execution.

You will set up local offices, define scope and risk, allocate resources, and keep customers and teams aligned on schedule, cost, safety, and quality. Occasional travel is expected; certification goals include PMP and NICET II within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
• 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• PMP within 2 years of employment.
• NICET Level II within 1 year of employment.
• Microsoft Excel and Project experience; ability to create macros.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.
• Set up local project offices; coordinate scope, risk, methodology, and resources.
• Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project updates to management and customers.
• Ensure projects are closed on time and within scope.

Skills

Field project leadership

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office (Excel, Project)

Excel macros

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire & Life Safety or Electrical/Electronic certificate

Tools

MS Office Suite

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.

Fire Project Manager Johnson Controls' Fire division delivers fire alarm, security, and communications solutions for commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. In this role, you will help lead complex installation projects from start to finish, keeping delivery aligned with schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Check us out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls

Role Overview

As a Field Project Manager for the Fire division, you will coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage field execution, and support successful project outcomes across the full lifecycle. You will set up local project offices, define scope and risk, allocate resources, and ensure work is delivered to the expected standard while maintaining strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.
• Set up local project offices and coordinate project scope, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
• Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present project updates, cycle status, and expected results to management and customers.
• Ensure projects are closed on time and within scope.

How You Will Do It

Coordinate project progression from design through permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation, while staying close to the work and removing obstacles for customers. Develop a comprehensive project plan and conduct Work in Progress meetings to keep execution aligned with schedule and budget. Follow all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications, and own the outcome with accountability, safety, and integrity. Ensure AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed at every stage of delivery. Coordinate change orders, track impacts carefully, and look for opportunities for margin improvement on every job. Maintain clear communication with internal teams and customers, collaborating across functions and building trust to keep work moving forward. Look for opportunities to improve every day through practical problem-solving, candid communication, and disciplined follow-through.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in a related field such as Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
• 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• Expectation that Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be obtained within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.
• Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
• Availability for frequent local travel.
• Nice to Have: Fire Alarm Systems certification.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care available day one.
• Extensive product training and on-the-job or cross-training opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment with a strong dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• Company vehicle.

Salary Range

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,200 - 117,150 (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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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Disability Accommodations

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About Johnson Controls

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.