On-Site Security Systems Project Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus plan

Paid vacation and holidays (15 days in

Comprehensive benefits package (401K,

Company vehicle, tools, and equipment

Scheduling and management support

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an on-site project leader to plan, coordinate, and complete security system projects for assigned customers, blending technical execution with field leadership and financial accountability.

You will guide hardware design, installation, commissioning, and warranty support, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and communicate status to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Two years of field project management experience with strong digital literacy and knowledge of project accounting, costing principals, and contracting.
• Three or more years of applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with others in a field-based, customer-facing environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage project documentation, financial details, and multiple workstreams with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from kickoff through closeout as the primary on-site point of contact for customers and project teams.
• Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation activities, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, and change orders to support accurate financial performance and profitability.
• Communicate clearly with customers throughout all project phases and address technical and business-related issues as they arise.
• Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed to keep work moving forward.
• Oversee warranty execution, project documentation, as-builts, commissioning records, and site-specific training for owners and operators.
• Ensure all work meets Johnson Controls standards, AHJ requirements, applicable local, state, and federal regulations, and jobsite safety expectations.
• Maintain productive relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors while supporting job progress meetings and project reporting.
• Report project status and forecasts consistentlyso management has clear visibility into revenue, costs, gross margin, and schedule performance.
• Support continuous improvementby applying sound business practices that strengthen cash flow, profitability, and execution quality.

Skills

Field project management

Digital literacy

Project accounting

Costing principles

Contracting

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School or Technical degree

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an on-site project leader to plan, coordinate, and complete security system projects for assigned customers, blending technical execution with field leadership and financial accountability.

You will guide hardware design, installation, commissioning, and warranty support, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and communicate status to clients and internal teams.