Fire & Security Project Leader — End-to-End Installations

Johnson Controls; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

401K and medical benefits

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Project Manager to lead installation projects across fire, security, and communications systems. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget from initiation through closeout, coordinating with design, permitting, materials, and field teams.

Expect travel to client sites and a focus on safety and customer satisfaction. You will work within a structured program, adhering to company standards and procedures while driving continuous improvement and accurate project

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Excel and Project.
• Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
• Project Management Professional certification to be obtained within two years of employment.
• NICET Level II to be obtained within one year of employment.
• Availability for frequent local travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects through initiation, execution, and closeout.
• Set up local project offices and coordinate scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, and resource allocation.
• Manage schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate work from design and permitting through material delivery, labor planning, and field installation.
• Facilitate Work in Progress meetings, status reviews, and resolution of project issues.
• Support change order processing and drive margin improvement on assigned projects.
• Ensure work is completed on time, within scope, and in alignment with company standards and customer requirements.

Skills

MS Office

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PMI- PMP certification within 2 years

NICET Level II within 1 year

Tools

MS Project

Excel macros

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fire Project Manager to lead installation projects across fire, security, and communications systems. You will manage scope, schedule, and budget from initiation through closeout, coordinating with design, permitting, materials, and field teams.

Expect travel to client sites and a focus on safety and customer satisfaction. You will work within a structured program, adhering to company standards and procedures while driving continuous improvement and accurate project