Fire Field Project Manager

About the Role

As a Field Project Manager in the Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installations across commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. You will establish local project offices, define scope, identify risks, allocate resources, and manage project methodology. Managing schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction will be central to the role. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle—from design and permitting through material delivery, labor scheduling, and field installation—while conducting Work‑in‑Progress meetings and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and AHJ requirements. Change orders will be coordinated to improve margins, and regular updates will be presented to management and customers. All actions will align with departmental and SOX procedures. • Lead fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects across diverse facility types • Establish local project offices, define scope, identify risks, and allocate resources • Manage schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations • Present project updates to management and customers • Ensure projects close on time and within scope • Conduct Work‑in‑Progress meetings and coordinate change orders to improve margins • Maintain compliance with codes, standards, AHJ requirements, and SOX procedures

Key Responsibilities

• ▸fire installation
• ▸scope definition
• ▸risk management
• ▸schedule management
• ▸compliance
• ▸change orders

What You Bring

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with a certificate or diploma in fire & life safety, electrical, or security preferred, and at least five years of installation experience in related systems. Candidates must obtain PMP certification within two years and NICET Level II within one year, and be proficient in MS Office, especially Excel macros. Frequent local travel is expected. • High school diploma or equivalent; certificate/diploma in fire & life safety, electrical, or security preferred • Minimum 5 years installation experience in fire, electrical, or security systems • Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred • Obtain PMP certification within 2 years and NICET Level II within 1 year • Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel spreadsheet creation and macros

Requirements

• ▸high school
• ▸fire safety
• ▸5 years
• ▸pmp
• ▸nicet ii
• ▸excel

Benefits

The organization offers a comprehensive compensation package, generous vacation time, and a robust benefits suite that includes 401 k, medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Employees benefit from extensive product training, cross‑functional development opportunities, and access to internal resources. A collaborative environment and a Zero Harm safety policy underpin daily operations. The salary range is $99,000‑$126,000, determined by experience, education, and market data, and is complemented by the competitive benefits package described above. Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Competitive pay • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time (10 days vacation first year) • Comprehensive benefits including 401k, medical, dental, vision (available day one) • Extensive product and on‑the‑job/cross‑training opportunities • Access to outstanding internal resources • Collaborative team environment • Zero Harm safety policy • Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided • JCI employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot) • Available for frequent local travel

Work Environment

Field