Fire Sprinkler Projects Lead

Johnson Controls; South Dakota; On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Johnson Controls in United States (South Dakota) is seeking a Sprinkler Project Manager to lead fire sprinkler projects from inception to completion, owning outcomes and coordinating with design, procurement, and field teams to meet contract requirements and codes.

You will drive scheduling, budget adherence, and risk management, develop project plans, manage material and labor, track changes, and report cost-to-complete 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.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects and drive results through every phase.
• Review contracts, scope of delivery, schedule milestones, and execution requirements.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and field teams to build and maintain a project plan.
• Develop pipe-on-job dates and manage material, labor, and subcontractor readiness.
• Track scope changes, document deviations, and submit RFI/COR documentation.
• Lead project meetings, participate in jobsite visits, 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

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a matrix structure

Education

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

NICET Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Project

Job description

Johnson Controls in United States (South Dakota) is seeking a Sprinkler Project Manager to lead fire sprinkler projects from inception to completion, owning outcomes and coordinating with design, procurement, and field teams to meet contract requirements and codes.

You will drive scheduling, budget adherence, and risk management, develop project plans, manage material and labor, track changes, and report cost-to-complete while maintaining safety and quality.