Fire Project Manager 1

STR Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP; Vertland (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits including 401K,

Vacation and holidays

Cross-training opportunities

Employee discounts via The Loop

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United States is seeking a Fire Project Manager to support profitable execution of small-dollar Fire Systems Install projects, guiding them from early planning through closeout, under the supervision of Installation/Operations Manager and/or Project Manager.

You will coordinate with engineers, designers, technicians, estimators, subcontractors; manage scope, costs, resources, schedules, and risk; ensure compliance and timely delivery while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of direct field experience in Building Construction.
• Associate degree or equivalent work-related education; PMP is a plus.
• Proficient with project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Experience with MS Project, MS Office suite, Adobe Writer, Visio; Windows basics.
• Must be able to travel as required by project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of Fire Systems Install projects from planning to closeout.
• Provide work direction to engineers, designers, technicians, coordinators, estimators, and subcontractors.
• Manage scope, costs, resources, schedules, and billing to maintain cash flow.
• Support risk assessment, vendor selection, and value engineering during early development.
• Review contract terms, prepare cost estimates and proposals, support customer acceptance.
• Maintain project documents, permits, and compliance with local codes and JCI standards.
• Assist with RFPs, RFIs, subcontracts, and accounts payable/billing.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Adobe Writer

Visio

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 delivers fire protection and building solutions that help customers protect people, property, and operations. In this role, you will support the profitable execution of assigned small-dollar Fire Systems Install projects and help guide them from early planning through closeout. Role Overview You will work under general direction from the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Project Manager to coordinate project delivery, support early-stage planning, and keep assigned work on track. The role combines field leadership, customer coordination, financial control, document management, and safety oversight to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and within scope.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the profitable execution of assigned small-dollar Fire Systems Install projects for business customers.
• Partner with Operations Leadership and other teams during early project development to support strategy, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Provide work direction to Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Project Coordinators, Estimators, and Subcontractors to keep project execution aligned with the contract.
• Manage scope, costs, resources, schedules, risks, billing, and collections to maintain positive cash flow and support on‑time delivery.
• Actively pursue change orders and additional opportunities when client instructions, field directives, or schedule changes affect the contractual scope of work.
• Review contract terms and conditions, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and support customer acceptance as needed.
• Oversee project document controls, construction compliance, and material ordering to support specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and JCI standards.
• Coordinate plan check submittals to Authorities Having Jurisdiction, track approvals, and secure permits promptly after approval.
• Assist with RFPs, RFIs, subcontracts, and project-related accounts payable, billing, and collections.
• Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors while supporting job progress meetings and issue resolution.

How You Will Do It

Own the outcome by keeping safety, ethics, scope, schedule, cost, and quality aligned on every project. Stay close to the work by reviewing field conditions, contract changes, and customer instructions early, then removing obstacles before they affect delivery. Improve every day by using clear project controls, financial tracking, and recovery plans to address risk before it becomes a larger issue. Win as one team by coordinating closely with Operations, Engineering, Design, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to keep work moving. Communicate with candor by sharing project progress, issues, and financial status promptly with management and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Associate degree with equivalent work‑related experience, or a minimum of five years of direct field experience in the Building Construction Industry. Proficiency in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Experience working with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment. Ability to verbally and non‑verbally communicate technical material to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple project priorities, schedules, billing activities, and customer expectations. Travel may be required based on project assignment and needs.

Nice to Have Knowledge of Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in your first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.
• Extensive product and on‑the‑job or cross‑training opportunities with outstanding resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$78,600 - $108,150 (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.

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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non‑discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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.