Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Field Project Manager, Fire
Lead fire alarm, security & communications installations, managing scope, schedule, budget.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Field Project Manager in the Fire division, you will oversee complex fire alarm, security, and communications projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. Responsibilities include establishing local project offices, defining scope, identifying risks, allocating resources, and ensuring projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet safety and quality standards. You will coordinate all phases of project execution—from design and permitting to material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation—while conducting work‑in‑progress meetings, managing change orders, and adhering to applicable codes, AHJ requirements, and SOX procedures to drive margin improvement. • Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installations across diverse facilities • Manage project scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction • Coordinate design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation • Conduct work‑in‑progress meetings, handle change orders, and improve project margins
Key Responsibilities
- ▸fire alarm
- ▸security
- ▸communications
- ▸design coordination
- ▸field installation
- ▸project management
What You Bring
The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant certification in fire & life safety or electrical/security, five years of installation experience, and the ability to use MS Office, especially Excel for spreadsheets and macros. Candidates must obtain PMP certification within two years and NICET Level II within one year, and be available for frequent local travel. • Require high school diploma or equivalent and relevant fire/electrical/security certification • Minimum five years of installation experience in fire, electrical, or security systems • Obtain PMP certification within two years and NICET Level II within one year • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel for spreadsheets and macros
Requirements
- ▸high school
- ▸fire cert
- ▸5 years
- ▸pmp
- ▸nicet ii
- ▸excel
Benefits
Employees receive a competitive compensation package that includes salary, performance‑based bonus, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, a comprehensive benefits suite (401(k), medical, dental, vision) starting day one, as well as a company vehicle and access to extensive product and cross‑training resources within a collaborative environment. The advertised salary range is $85,200‑$105,000, adjusted for education, experience, and market data, with a performance‑based bonus and a robust benefits package. Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer and utilizes AI tools in the hiring process while final decisions are made by human reviewers. • Competitive salary $85,200‑$105,000 plus performance‑based bonus • 15 days paid vacation in the first year, plus holidays and sick leave • Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision from day one • Company vehicle and extensive product and cross‑training opportunities • Available for frequent local travel
Work Environment
Field