Onsite Fire & Security Systems Project Lead

jci; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an on-site Security & Fire Lead Systems Specialist PM to lead fire and security projects from planning through closeout. You will balance customer satisfaction with project financial results while coordinating subcontractors and internal teams.

You will oversee design, programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout tasks, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards. A strong background in electronics and project accounting is required.

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.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Field coordination

Electrical systems knowledge

Fiber & networks basics

Education

Electronics certification or equivalent technical background

Tools

Windows & Microsoft Office

Project accounting software

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an on-site Security & Fire Lead Systems Specialist PM to lead fire and security projects from planning through closeout. You will balance customer satisfaction with project financial results while coordinating subcontractors and internal teams.

You will oversee design, programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout tasks, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards. A strong background in electronics and project accounting is required.