Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Job summary

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Project Manager to lead complex installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. The role involves setting up local project offices, defining scope and risk, coordinating resources, and managing schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations to deliver projects on time and within scope.

You will follow codes, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures while coordinating change orders and

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate/diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, Security, or related field.
• 5 years of installation experience in fire, electrical, or security systems.
• Ability to obtain Project Management Professional certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Set up local project offices, define scope, risk, methodology, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate progression through design, permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
• Develop and maintain project plans to support schedule and budget commitments.
• Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide clear updates to management and customers.
• Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure projects close on time, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations.
• Coordinate change orders and support margin improvement on every job.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Travel availability

Leadership potential

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Fire & Life Safety certification

Electrical/Electronic certification

Security certification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Johnson Controls, we support smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings across a wide range of industries. In this role, you will help deliver fire division projects that keep fire alarm, security, and communications systems moving smoothly from planning through closeout.

Role Overview

As a Fire Project Manager 1, you will lead complex installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. You will be responsible for setting up local project offices, defining scope and risk, coordinating resources, and managing schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Set up local project offices and define scope, risk, project methodology, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate project progression through design, permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans to support schedule and budget commitments.
• Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide clear project updates to management and customers.
• Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure projects are closed on time, within scope, and aligned with customer expectations.
• Follow published codes, standards, unique project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures.
• Coordinate change orders and support margin improvement on every job.

How You Will Do It

• Stay close to the work by keeping design, permitting, materials, labor, and field installation aligned from start to finish.
• Own outcomes with accountability by managing safety, quality, schedule, cost, and closeout with clear follow-through.
• Use Work in Progress meetings and project reviews to surface issues early, communicate candidly, and remove obstacles before they affect delivery.
• Collaborate with customers, field teams, and internal partners as one team so priorities stay aligned and decisions move the job forward.
• Look for continuous improvement on every project by tightening processes, capturing lessons learned, and improving margin where possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate or diploma in Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic, Security, or a related field.
• 5 years of installation experience in fire, electrical, or security systems.
• Ability to obtain Project Management Professional certification within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II certification 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

• Certification in Fire Alarm Systems.

Why Join Us

You will join a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for on-the-job and cross-training. This role offers a competitive salary and bonus plan, with a posted hiring range of $75,000 to $85,000, depending on education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) coverage available day one, and a company vehicle. Johnson Controls also supports safety through its Zero Harm policy and values a team environment where your work has a direct impact on project delivery.