Fire Project Manager-Data Center

Johnson Controls; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Three weeks paid vacation + holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in building systems and energy efficiency, seeks a Fire Alarm Project Manager to lead data center fire alarm projects from initiation to completion. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, safety, and customer expectations while coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and customers to ensure on-time delivery in line with codes and standards.

Responsibilities include defining scope, managing resources, overseeing design-to-closeout phases, and maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a project manager or in design work within the FIRE ALARM protection industry.
• Ability to work in a matrix structure and manage conflict resolution across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Ability to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data across spreadsheets, and build macros as needed.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Five years of fire protection, construction, or related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex architectural, mechanical, and electrical building documents.
• Knowledge of standards, Underwriter’s requirements, and applicable building codes.
• NICET Fire Alarm and/or security product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex fire alarm projects with medium to high corporate priority.
• Define project scope, identify risks, allocate resources, and support project methodology and delivery planning.
• Oversee project progression from design through permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, field installation, testing, and closeout.
• Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide clear project updates to management and customers.
• Follow published codes, standards, unique project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental procedures.
• Coordinate change orders, manage vendor relationships when required, and support margin improvement on every job.
• Represent Johnson Controls professionally in customer, architect, engineer, and internal team interactions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

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.

Johnson Controls delivers fire and life safety solutions for commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial environments.

In this role, you will help plan and deliver fire alarm projects that support Critical Data Center Environments.

Role Overview

As a Fire Alarm Project Manager, you will lead moderately complex Data Center fire alarm projects from initiation through completion. You will manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer expectations while coordinating with internal teams, vendors, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and in line with applicable codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead moderately complex fire alarm projects with medium to high corporate priority. Define project scope, identify risks, allocate resources, and support project methodology and delivery planning. Oversee project progression from design through permits, material delivery, labor scheduling, field installation, testing, and closeout. Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Conduct Work in Progress meetings and provide clear project updates to management and customers. Follow published codes, standards, unique project specifications, AHJ requirements, and departmental procedures. Coordinate change orders, manage vendor relationships when required, and support margin improvement on every job. Represent Johnson Controls professionally in customer, architect, engineer, and internal team interactions.

How You Will Do It

Take ownership of project outcomes by tracking schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations with consistency and accountability. Stay close to the work by coordinating design details, permits, procurement, labor plans, and field activity so issues are identified early and removed quickly. Use clear, candid communication in WIP meetings, status reviews, and customer discussions to keep everyone aligned on progress, risks, and next steps. Continuously improve project execution by resolving issues early, following through on commitments, and applying lessons learned to future work. Work as one team with customers, vendors, field teams, and internal partners to deliver a professional and dependable project experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a project manager or in design work within the FIRE ALARM protection industry.
• Ability to work in a matrix structure and manage conflict resolution across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage several complex projects at the same time.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Ability to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data across spreadsheets, and build macros as needed.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Nice to Have Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field.
• Five years of fire protection, construction, or related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex architectural, mechanical, and electrical building documents.
• Knowledge of standards, Underwriter’s requirements, and applicable building codes.
• NICET Fire Alarm and/or security product knowledge.

Why Join Us

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks of paid vacation in a calendar year, holidays, sick time, and three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care available day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job / cross-training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through Zero Harm policy.
• Scheduling and management support.
• JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $95K-$125k (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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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