Job Description

About Us:

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

• With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Company vehicle​

Field Project Manager-Fire

Johnson Controls supports customers with fire protection, life safety, and mission-critical building systems Including both Fire Alarm and Sprinkler, helping them operate safely, reliably, and with greater resilience. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and a strong field organization, we help turn project goals into real-world results.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it matters most. Our teams work closely with customers to solve challenges, strengthen outcomes, and support safer buildings and communities.

What you will do

As a Fire Project Manager 3, you will lead moderately complex Alarm and Sprinkler fire and life-safety projects with medium to high corporate priority. You will provide project management expertise from scope definition and planning through closeout, while maintaining control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What you'll do

• Lead fire Alarm and Sprinkler and related fire/life-safety projects from setup through final closeout.
• Define project scope, identify risks, prioritize work, and support project methodology.
• Set up local project offices and coordinate resources, vendors, and subcontractors as needed.
• Track schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide project updates, cycle reviews, and expected results to management and customers.
• Monitor installation progress, resolve issues, and help keep projects on time and in scope.
• Maintain strong customer communication and follow up promptly on concerns or issues.
• Conduct worksite inspections and help ensure workmanship meets Johnson Controls quality standards.

How you'll do it

• Use PMI methodologyto manage integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
• Stay close to the workby leading project resources, clarifying responsibilities, and removing obstacles for customers and field teams.
• Own outcomes with accountabilityby tracking expenditures, reviewing progress reports, and maintaining full financial control of the project.
• UseAIA standardsto understand internal and external cost structures and translate financial information accurately.
• Improve every dayby inspecting work in progress, addressing problems early, and using candid, practical problem-solving.
• Win as one teamthrough timely communication and collaboration with project staff, customers, management, and vendors.
• Provide clear, concise, and professional support so issues are resolved quickly and customer confidence stays high.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• Five years of project management experience in the Fire Alarm and Sprinkler industry or new construction environment.
• Experience leading moderately complex projects with schedule, cost, quality, and customer-facing accountability.
• Ability to travel as needed, including daily travel and some overnight travel, approximately 25%+ depending on active projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and internal partners.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple project priorities

Preferred

• Experience with fire alarm or broader fire/life-safety systems.
• CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager).
• PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional).
• Ability to acquire certification within 6 months of employment.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 89,400.00 - 130k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate
candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at
https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here