Security and Fire Lead System Specialist

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

401K, medical, dental, and vision

Cross training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an on-site Project Leader to manage fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion, and intercom system deployments. You will design hardware, program software, coordinate installation, and ensure project profitability with strong customer focus.

Responsibilities include coordinating resources, mentoring technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety and warranty procedures. A technical background and certifications are required for success.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience with installation and service of fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion and intercom systems.
• Knowledge of electricity and electronics; ability to troubleshoot systems and perform repairs.
• Active certifications in access control/CCTV/intrusion/intercom.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service attitude and communication skills.
• Able to lift/move equipment up to 40 pounds.
• High school/trade school or 2-year technical associate degree required.
• Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with IT network systems.
• Skilled with hand/power tools and test equipment (multimeters, scopes, analyzers).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to read complex plans.
• Ability to pass background, drug screen, and credit checks.
• Preferred: NICET or DCJS certification; knowledge of project accounting/costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site projects to plan, execute, and complete fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion, and intercom systems.
• Design hardware, program software, and coordinate installation with customers and subcontractors.
• Manage project costs, billings, and collections; pursue change orders as needed.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and warranty execution; maintain client communications throughout.
• Mentor technicians, installers, and designers; provide technical guidance to subcontractors.
• Provide monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts to management.
• Develop project plans, coordinate resources, and provide owner/operator training and manuals.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Independent work

Customer service

Read and interpret plans

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school or trade school or associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Windows OS (Windows 2000/XP/7)

Microsoft Office

Electrical test equipment

IT network systems

Job description

Build your best future with Johnson Controls

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy · Check us out: https://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY

What will you do

Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion alarm and intercom system projects with assigned customers. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including: costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty. Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

How will you do it

• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.
• Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Communicates both technical and business related issues with the clients.
• Manages the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions. May request several bids in pricing process. Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all systems and controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for
Required

• 2-5 years’ experience with installation and service of fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion and intercom systems
• Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity and electronics In Addition, demonstrate an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs
• Active certifications in access control/CCTV/intrusion/intercom
• Ability to effectively work independently
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service
• Be able to carry and move equipment/tools weighing up to 40 pounds
• Minimum high school/trade school graduate, military, or two year Associate degree in a technical field involving electronics or computers
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Windows 2000, XP, Windows 7) and Microsoft's suite of Office software
• Working knowledge of IT network systems
• Ability to use hand and power tools and test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents, as well as project plans, specifications, schedules and equipment installation/operation/troubleshooting manual.
• Must be able to pass background check, drug screen and credit check.

Preferred

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred.
• NICET, and DCJS certification.