Travel-Ready Fire Alarm Construction Superintendent

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus plan

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

401K, medical, dental, and vision care

Company vehicle, tools and equipment

Day one benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Site Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations for low voltage and fire alarm construction projects across the United States.

The role emphasizes safety, on-schedule delivery, and adherence to NEC and NFPA 72, with frequent travel required and leadership of multiple project teams. Fire alarm system experience is strongly preferred; candidates should be able to coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and clients while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in low voltage construction or electrical systems.
• Proven experience supervising field operations or crews on commercial construction sites.
• Fire alarm installation and commissioning experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all onsite low voltage activities, including fire alarm, security, access control, and related systems.
• Lead field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure proper installation and project execution.
• Review project plans, specifications, and schedules to ensure compliance and identify potential issues.
• Ensure all work meets NEC, NFPA (especially NFPA 72), local codes, and client specifications.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety standards and enforce company safety policies on all job sites.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, inspectors, and clients.
• Conduct site walkthroughs, inspections, and quality control checks.
• Resolve field-related issues, conflicts, and scheduling challenges proactively.
• Track labor productivity, materials, and progress against project timelines.
• Provide daily/weekly reporting on project status, manpower, and milestones.
• Assist in commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting systems, particularly fire alarm systems.
• Support project closeouts, including documentation, punch lists, and inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

MS Office

Project reporting tools

Tools

MS Office

Project reporting tools

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Site Superintendent to oversee day-to-day field operations for low voltage and fire alarm construction projects across the United States.

The role emphasizes safety, on-schedule delivery, and adherence to NEC and NFPA 72, with frequent travel required and leadership of multiple project teams. Fire alarm system experience is strongly preferred; candidates should be able to coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and clients while maintaining