Fire Projects Lead: Installations & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and 401

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Fire Project Manager to lead complex installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will set up local offices, define scope, coordinate resources, and manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires a high school diploma and fire/electrical/security training, with 5 years of installation experience.

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.
• "> Availability for frequent local travel.

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 codes, standards, AHJ requirements, and departmental/SOX procedures.
• Coordinate change orders and support margin improvement on every job.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Local travel availability

PMP within 2 years

NICET II certification

MS Excel

MS Project

5 years installation experience

Education

High school diploma

Fire & Life Safety / Electrical / Security certificate

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Johnson Controls in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Fire Project Manager to lead complex installation projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You will set up local offices, define scope, coordinate resources, and manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires a high school diploma and fire/electrical/security training, with 5 years of installation experience.