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Security and Fire Surveyor, GCOE

Johnson Controls

The Role

Overview

Conduct site surveys and estimate costs for security and fire projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • survey analysis
  • site inspection
  • data collection
  • feasibility assessment
  • cost estimation
  • tech updates

Tasks

-Interpret and analyze survey data, including emergency exit maps or site plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards. -Maintain updated working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental regulations and building codes. -Persuade and convince others and approach challenges with positivity. -Collaborate with team members to share findings and contribute to innovative problem solving. -Conduct site visits to assess, inspect, measure, and document specified equipment conditions. -Coordinate tasks between our team and our partners and customers. -Communicate effectively with sellers, engineers, and team members. -Gather data and determine project feasibility using JC instruments. (e.g., Arcsite, measurement equipment). -Maintain high accuracy in survey assessments and cost estimations. -Conduct thorough research to find answers to complex questions and challenges, particularly those that may not have been encountered before. -Present complex information clearly to stakeholders. -Stay updated with advancements in surveying technology and estimating techniques.

Requirements

  • fire security
  • surveying
  • estimating
  • problem solving
  • nicet
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Experience in fire and security products or services preferred. -5 years' work experience in both surveying and estimating. -Problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve issues in project designs or cost structures. -Internships, apprenticeships, or prior employment in related roles (e.g., installation, service). -Ability to work in diverse environments, including outdoor areas, construction sites, and existing buildings. -Strong analytical skills to evaluate survey data and cost estimates. -Certifications in estimating related to various product offerings. -Professional certifications such as NICET (preferred). -Adapt to changes and promote operational improvements. -Manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

-Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year -Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources -Competitive salary and commission / bonus plan -Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one -Company vehicle

The Company

About Johnson Controls

-Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry. -Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation. -Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform. -Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services. -Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

Sector Specialisms

Buildings

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Security

Safety

Fire Detection

HVAC

Controls

Smart Buildings

Sustainability

Operations

Maintenance

Repairs

System Modernisation

Carbon Reduction

Data Analytics

Facility Management