On-Site Fire Project Manager

Johnson Controls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits (401K, medical,

Dental and vision care - Available day

Encouraging and collaborative team

Job summary

Johnson Controls in San Antonio, TX is seeking an On Site Field Project Manager for our Fire division to lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installations in diverse facilities. The role involves setting up local project offices, defining scope, managing risk, and ensuring on-time, in-scope delivery.

The candidate should have 5+ years in PM or installation in construction/electrical fields, strong MS Office skills, and willingness to travel locally.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ of project management or installation experience in construction or electrical field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Project). Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros is required.
• Available for frequent local travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversees on-site progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets; conducts Work in Progress meetings.
• Follows all codes, standards, and project specifications; ensures AHJ requirements are met.
• Coordinates change orders and works toward overall margin improvement on every job.
• Presents project updates, cycle reviews, and results to management and customers and ensures projects close on time and in scope.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

MS Project

Excel macros

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What You Will Do

As an On Site Field Project Manager for our Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. Responsible for setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope.

How You Will Do It

• Oversees and communicates on-site project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings.
• Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
• Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
• Coordinates change orders and works toward overall margin improvement on every job.

Required

What we look for

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ of project management or installation experience in construction or electrical field.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Project). Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros is required.
• Available for frequent local travel.

Preferred

• Certificate or diploma in a related field (Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic; Security). Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• Project Management Professional certification will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.
• NICET Level II may be obtained within one year of employment.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$89,400-130k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.