Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

STR Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Car allowance

Paid holidays and sick pay

Matched pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Referral scheme

Discounts on major brands

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Sprinkler Project Manager in Doraville, GA to own fire sprinkler projects from planning through completion. You will coordinate design, procurement, field execution, schedule control, and financial tracking, ensuring safe, compliant, and profitable outcomes while aligning customers, internal teams, and subcontractors.

The role requires 2+ years in fire sprinkler project management, strong communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a fire sprinkler project manager or in design work within the fire sprinkler industry.
• Familiar with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Computer literate with Windows applications, with emphasis in spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer service.
• Ability to work in a matrix structure and manage conflict across multiple projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).
• NICET Level II certification must be obtained within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned fire sprinkler projects from inception through completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Review contract scope, delivery requirements, and key dates for clear direction.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and field teams to maintain a comprehensive plan.
• Develop pipe-on-job dates for all scope on assigned projects.
• Identify deviations, document them, and submit RFI/COR for out-of-scope costs.
• Procure materials and subcontracted scope to execute contracted work.
• Attend job sites, participate in meetings, and support day-to-day execution.
• Lead Work in Progress meetings and prepare cost-to-complete reports.
• Follow codes, standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships and communicate professionally.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in technical, business, or equivalent field

NICET Level II certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

At Johnson Controls, we help customers protect what matters most through fire protection and building solutions. This role supports the successful delivery of fire sprinkler projects from planning through completion, with a strong focus on safety, customer service, code compliance, and project performance.

Role Overview

As a Sprinkler Project Manager, you will take ownership of assigned projects and coordinate design, procurement, field execution, schedule control, and financial tracking. You will help deliver safe, compliant, and profitable outcomes while keeping customers, internal teams, and subcontractors aligned from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned fire sprinkler projects from inception through completion and manage delivery against scope, schedule, and budget.
• Review contract scope, delivery requirements, and key schedule dates to maintain clear project direction.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and field teams to build and maintain a comprehensive project plan.
• Develop pipe-on-job dates for all scope on assigned projects.
• Identify scope deviations, document them accurately, and submit RFI/COR documentation to capture out-of-scope costs.
• Procure materials and subcontracted scope needed to execute the contracted work.
• Participate in project meetings, attend job sites as required, and support day-to-day execution.
• Lead Work in Progress meetings and prepare accurate cost-to-complete reports.
• Follow published codes, standards, and unique project specifications throughout delivery.
• Build strong customer relationships and communicate in a respectful, open, and professional manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience as a fire sprinkler project manager or in design work within the fire sprinkler industry.
• Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Computer literate with Windows applications, with emphasis in spreadsheets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix structure and manage conflict resolution across multiple complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• NICET Level II certification in at least one field must be obtained within 2 years of employment.

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.
• 3 to 5 years of industry experience with sprinkler layout, hydraulic calculations, and installation of complex sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of special hazard fire protection systems.
• General knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read and understand complex architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.
• Knowledge of standards, Underwriters requirements, and applicable building codes.
• Project management experience with a proven track record.

Why Join Us

You will be joining a team that values safety, collaboration, customer focus, and professional growth.

• a competitive salary with bonus scheme
• company car or car allowance
• paid holidays and sick pay
• matched pension contribution
• life assurance
• employee assistance program
• referral scheme
• discounts on major high street brands
• training and development opportunities

Johnson Controls International plc.

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.

Johnson Controls

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.