Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Competitive bonus

401K and benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Field Project Manager for its Fire division to lead complex alarm, security, and communications installations in diverse facilities. You will establish local project offices, define scope, manage risks, and coordinate resources.

You will oversee schedules, costs, safety, and quality, present updates to leadership, and ensure projects close on time and within scope. Frequent local travel required; a strong PM background and relevant certifications are highly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security. Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• PMP certification expected within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II within one year of employment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Project) with ability to create macros.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in diverse facilities.
• Set up local project offices, define scope, identify risks, and allocate resources.
• Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Present project updates to management and customers.
• Ensure projects close on time and within scope.

Skills

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security

Project Management Professional certification within two years

NICET Level II within one year

Tools

Excel

MS 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

• Check us out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY

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 communicatesproject progression frominceptionto completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.

• Develops a comprehensive projectplan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings.

• Understands and followsall published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.

• EnsuresAHJrequirementsand 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

$76,100 - $104,600 (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.