On-Site Fire & Security Projects Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an experienced Security & Fire Lead Systems Specialist PM to manage on-site fire and security projects from planning through closeout.

You will coordinate hardware design, programming, installation, commissioning, and closeout while maintaining scope, schedule, quality, and profitability. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in fire/security project management, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams,

Qualifications

• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school, equivalent military training, or comparable technical background.
• 10 years of experience in the fire / security industry managing a portfolio of projects.
• Relevant hands-on experience in system design and commissioning of fire / security systems.
• Certification or classroom training and experience with fiber and networks.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft programs and databases.
• Ability to act independently and coordinate the work of others on a job site.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical people.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned fire / security projects from planning through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and financial goals are met.
• Perform or delegate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and project closeout tasks as needed.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow while maintaining a strong customer relationship.
• Actively pursue change orders and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes on project scope.
• Coordinate communication with customers throughout all project phases and represent Johnson Controls professionally with contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and administrators as required.
• Ensure warranty execution is completed properly at substantial completion and throughout the warranty period.
• Oversee material selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedules for assigned projects.
• Complete project billings accurately and in a timely manner, and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, cost, and gross margin.
• Support site-specific owner / operator training and ensure documentation, manuals, and closeout materials are delivered.
• Attend job progress meetings as required and keep management informed of project status, risks, and changes.
• Ensure work performed complies with state, local, and Federal requirements, as well as safety standards and applicable fire and security codes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics certification

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent worker

Explain technical information

Project accounting knowledge

Windows & MS Office

Education

Electronics certification from accredited technical school or equivalent training

Tools

Fiber and networks certification

Windows & MS Office

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an experienced Security & Fire Lead Systems Specialist PM to manage on-site fire and security projects from planning through closeout.

You will coordinate hardware design, programming, installation, commissioning, and closeout while maintaining scope, schedule, quality, and profitability. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in fire/security project management, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams,