Fire Inspection Compliance Manager

About the Role

The Fire Inspection Compliance Manager ensures effective execution of routine inspections, testing and preventive maintenance for fire alarms, security, low‑voltage electrical, emergency communication and sprinkler systems. This role reviews inspection findings, prepares detailed audit reports with recommendations, maintains records, and coordinates with local inspection teams to address compliance issues while balancing operational efficiency and financial objectives. Key duties include verifying the accuracy of fire alarm and sprinkler inspection reports, confirming compliance with NFPA and local codes, preparing audit summaries, and ensuring inspectors complete reports using laptops or handheld devices. The manager discusses findings with local offices, facilitates ongoing training, prepares monthly awareness literature, conducts on‑site and remote inspections, maintains accurate records, and communicates code interpretations to stakeholders. Johnson Controls enhances the intelligence of buildings, delivering safer, more comfortable, efficient and sustainable environments through a broad portfolio of products, technologies, software and services that have been evolving since 1885. • Ensure fire alarm and sprinkler inspections and tests comply with NFPA and local codes. • Review and audit inspection reports, preparing detailed findings and corrective recommendations. • Coordinate with local inspection teams and Systems Integrity Representative to resolve deficiencies. • Provide training and mentorship to inspection personnel and develop monthly awareness literature. • Conduct on‑site and remote inspections, maintain comprehensive records, and communicate results to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸fire inspections
• ▸sprinkler audits
• ▸nfpa compliance
• ▸report auditing
• ▸inspection coordination
• ▸training programs

What You Bring

Candidates must have a two‑year associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, at least five years in the fire protection/life safety industry, and five plus years of management experience. NICET certification in Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Inspections is preferred, along with strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC, OFC, ULC codes, proficiency in Microsoft Office, excellent communication skills, the ability to travel up to 80%, and any required licenses. • Require associate degree or equivalent technical experience and at least 5 years in fire protection/life safety. • Minimum 5 years of management experience; NICET certification in Fire Alarm and Sprinkler preferred. • Strong knowledge of NFPA, IBC, OFC, ULC codes and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. • Ability to travel up to 80% and retain required licenses.

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸management experience
• ▸nicet certified
• ▸nfpa codes
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸travel 80%

Benefits

This remote role allows you to live anywhere in the posted states and join Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. The company’s mission is to reimagine building performance to serve people, places and the planet, offering meaningful work projects, learning opportunities, and a culture that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing. Johnson Controls offers a competitive salary, 15 days of vacation in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision coverage available from day one. Employees enjoy an encouraging and collaborative team environment, a dedication to safety through a Zero Harm policy, and a company vehicle. The salary range for this position is $100,000‑$134,000, determined by education, experience, skills and market data, with a competitive benefits package. Hiring decisions may be supported by AI tools, but final decisions are made by human reviewers. • Offer competitive salary $100‑$134k, 15 days vacation first year, 401(k), medical/dental/vision from day one, and company vehicle.

Work Environment

Field