Fire Protection Project Lead

Johnson Controls; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Sprinkler Project Manager to lead fire sprinkler projects from inception to completion, owning outcomes, coordinating with design, procurement and field teams, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and in compliance with codes and contract requirements.

You will drive project plans, manage cost-to-complete reporting, track scope changes, and lead meetings and site visits, while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a project manager or in design work within the fire protection industry.
• Ability to work in a matrix structure and resolve conflict while managing multiple complex projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of standards, Underwriter’s requirements, and applicable building codes.
• NICET Certification.
• 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 building architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects and drive results through every phase of delivery.
• Review project contracts, scope of delivery, schedule milestones, and execution requirements.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and field teams to build and maintain a comprehensive project plan.
• Develop pipe-on-job dates and manage material, labor, and subcontractor readiness.
• Track scope changes, document deviations, and submit RFI/COR documentation to capture out-of-scope work.
• Lead project meetings, participate in jobsite visits as needed, and support Work in Progress reviews.
• Prepare accurate cost-to-complete reporting and help manage project financial performance.
• Follow applicable codes, standards, and unique project specifications throughout execution.

Skills

Project management

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

NICET Certification

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Johnson Controls in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Sprinkler Project Manager to lead fire sprinkler projects from inception to completion, owning outcomes, coordinating with design, procurement and field teams, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and in compliance with codes and contract requirements.

You will drive project plans, manage cost-to-complete reporting, track scope changes, and lead meetings and site visits, while maintaining safety and quality.