Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Cross-training opportunities

Zero Harm safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls in New Jersey seeks a Fire Project Manager to lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects across diverse environments. You will plan, execute, and deliver with safety, scope, schedule, and cost control, while focusing on customer satisfaction and quality.

You will set up local project offices, coordinate design, permitting, delivery, and field installation, manage change orders, and ensure on-time results.

Qualifications

• 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PMP certification to be obtained within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II to be obtained within one year of employment.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications including Excel and Project.
• Ability to create Excel spreadsheets and macros.
• Frequent local travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.
• Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk, project methodology, and resource allocation.
• Manage project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate flow from design and permitting through material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
• Facilitate project reviews, status updates, and resolution of project issues.
• Support change order processing and strive to improve project margins.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in line with company standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

MS Office

Excel

Macros

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PMP certification to be obtained within 2 years

NICET Level II within 1 year

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, we help improve the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. At Johnson Controls, you will join a collaborative team with opportunities to grow through meaningful work, learning, and hands‑on project experience.

Role Overview

As a Fire Project Manager, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military environments. You will be responsible for planning and executing projects that are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, quality, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from initiation through closeout.
• Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
• Manage project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate the flow of work from design and permitting through material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
• Facilitate project reviews, including Work in Progress meetings, status updates, and resolution of project issues.
• Support change order processing and work to improve project margin on each assignment.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards and customer requirements.

How You Will Do It

• Own project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity while keeping customer commitments front and center.
• Stay close to the work by coordinating design, permits, delivery, labor, and installation details so obstacles are identified and removed early.
• Use a disciplined project plan to track schedule, budget, quality, and risk, and communicate progress clearly to internal teams and customers.
• Improve every day by following published codes, standards, unique specifications, and AHJ requirements with candor and practical problem‑solving.
• Win as one team by working across field, office, and customer stakeholders to resolve issues, manage change orders, and deliver strong project results.
• Follow departmental and SOX procedures, and maintain accurate project documentation from start to finish.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• Project Management Professional certification to be obtained within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II to 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

• Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, or Security.
• Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Why Join Us

We offer a competitive salary and bonus plan, with a hiring range of $86,000 to $105,000, based on experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. You will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one. Additional support includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, extensive product and on‑the‑job cross‑training opportunities, a collaborative environment, a company vehicle, and our Zero Harm commitment to safety.

If you are ready to lead important projects and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.