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Bring Your Experience. Build What’s Next
You’ve already built a solid career in fire protection, security, or life‑safety project management. Now it’s time to put that experience to work with a global leader that values expertise, ownership, and real impact.
At Johnson Controls (JCI), we’re reimagining how buildings perform to better serve people, places, and the planet. Join a best‑in‑class team where your experience is respected, your voice is heard, and your contribution directly shapes safer, smarter facilities across industries.
Why Experienced Professionals Choose JCI
Competitive salary
15 days of vacation your first year, plus paid holidays and sick time
Full benefits starting Day One: medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Hands‑on product training and cross‑training with industry‑leading technology
Collaborative, experienced teams who know the business
A strong Zero Harm safety culture—because how we work matters
Real career growth with a company that promotes from within
What You’ll Do
As a Project Manager, you’ll lead complex fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects across commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial facilities. You’ll be the go‑to leader from kickoff through closeout—owning results, solving problems, and delivering high‑quality projects on time and on budget.
You’ll:
Manage projects end‑to‑end: design, permits, materials, labor, installation, and closeout
Be the primary point of contact for customers, engineers, architects, and inspectors
Build and execute project plans that protect margins and meet schedules
Lead Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) meetings and drive accountability
Ensure compliance with NFPA codes, AHJ requirements, and internal procedures
Manage change orders and continuously look for margin improvement opportunities
Oversee service contract work for a large client, including inspections, repairs, and retesting timelines
How You’ll Be Successful
Apply proven Project Management methodologies across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk
Communicate clearly and confidently with field teams, customers, and leadership
Manage resources, provide technical guidance, and remove roadblocks
Maintain full financial ownership—forecasting costs, tracking progress, and managing budgets using AIA standards
Ensure high workmanship quality through site inspections and field engagement
Deliver responsive, professional customer service—even in high‑pressure situations
What We’re Looking For
Required
5+ years of project management experience in fire protection, life safety, construction, sprinkler, or suppression systems
Strong ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced working knowledge of Excel (tracking, formulas, macros)
Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and self‑driven
Ability to handle challenging customer and field situations professionally
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Preferred
Working knowledge of NFPA, IEC, UL, and relevant building codes
NICET Level I or higher
Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business‑related field
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $95000-$119000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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