Fire Systems Project Lead

Johnson Controls; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support profitable execution of Fire Systems Install projects, guiding them from early planning through closeout. You will coordinate with Operations Leadership, Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and Subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget and scope.

The role requires strong project controls, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with equivalent work-related experience, or a minimum of five years of direct field experience in the Building Construction Industry.
• Proficiency in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
• Experience working with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment.
• Ability to verbally and non-verbally communicate technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities, schedules, billing activities, and customer expectations.
• Travel may be required based on project assignment and needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the profitable execution of assigned small-dollar Fire Systems Install projects.
• Partner with Operations Leadership and other teams during early project development to support strategy, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Provide work direction to Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Project Coordinators, Estimators, and Subcontractors to keep project execution aligned with the contract.
• Manage scope, costs, resources, schedules, risks, billing, and collections to maintain positive cash flow and support on-time delivery.
• Actively pursue change orders and additional opportunities when client instructions, field directives, or schedule changes affect the contractual scope of work.
• Review contract terms and conditions, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and support customer acceptance as needed.
• Oversee project document controls, construction compliance, and material ordering to support specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and JCI standards.
• Coordinate plan check submittals to Authorities Having Jurisdiction, track approvals, and secure permits promptly after approval.
• Assist with RFPs, RFIs, subcontracts, and project-related accounts payable, billing, and collections.
• Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors while supporting job progress meetings and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Team coordination

Travel readiness

Education

AA degree or 5 yrs exp

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Adobe Writer

Visio

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support profitable execution of Fire Systems Install projects, guiding them from early planning through closeout. You will coordinate with Operations Leadership, Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and Subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget and scope.

The role requires strong project controls, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a focus on safety and quality.