Fire Project Manager

  • Johnson Controls
  • Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Full Time

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As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

Competitive salary and bonus plan

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

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

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What you will do:

As a Field Project Manager for our Fire division, you will lead moderately complex projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority. Provide subject matter expertise in areas including project management, setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times. Present to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. May manage vendor relationships throughout the installation. Ensure projects are closed on time and in scope.

How you will do it:

Project Managers (PM) are responsible for managing fire alarm, security, and communications projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions.

The PM oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.

Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings.

Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.

Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed. Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor, and management.

Coordinates change orders and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job.

Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate and to meet the customer's needs.

What we look for:

Required

Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years in fire protection, electrical installation, construction, or related project management experience.

Knowledge of standards, Underwriters requirements, and applicable building codes preferred.

Expectation that PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.

Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers.

Must be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivating.

Computer fluency in Windows, Excel, and other software applications.

Possess a strong and active working knowledge of MS Excel. Be able to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.

Available for Local Travel.

Preferred

Project Management Institute, (Project Management Professional) certification

NICET Level II or higher preferred

Knowledge of NAVFAC and applicable life safety standards and government projects is preferred

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 .

Job ID: 484687506
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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