Field Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager leads moderately complex, medium‑to‑high priority projects, providing expertise in project setup, scope definition, risk identification, methodology, and resource allocation. They maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations while presenting updates to management and clients. In this role you will manage fire‑alarm, security, and communications projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities, overseeing design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. Responsibilities include developing comprehensive project plans, conducting Work‑in‑Progress meetings, ensuring compliance with codes and SOX procedures, and coordinating change orders to improve margins. • Lead medium to high priority fire alarm, security, and communications projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities. • Define project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource allocation while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. • Coordinate design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation; conduct Work-in-Progress meetings. • Manage vendor relationships, change orders, and drive margin improvement on each job. • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, AHJ requirements, and company SOX procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project management
• ▸scope planning
• ▸design coordination
• ▸field installation
• ▸vendor management
• ▸compliance

What You Bring

Qualified candidates have at least three years of experience in fire protection, electrical installation, construction, or related project management, and can interpret complex architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents. Strong multitasking, communication, and advanced Excel skills—including spreadsheet tracking and macros—are essential. A bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field, NICET Level II or higher, and knowledge of industry standards are preferred. • Require 3+ years of fire protection, electrical installation, construction or related project management experience. • Ability to read complex architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and produce detailed tracking spreadsheets in Excel with macros. • Strong verbal and written communication, organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. • Preferred Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field; NICET Level II or higher; knowledge of standards and building codes.

Requirements

• ▸3+ years
• ▸project management
• ▸excel macros
• ▸nicet levelii
• ▸building codes
• ▸technical drawings

Benefits

Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, seeks to reimagine building performance to serve people, places, and the planet. Joining the team gives you the chance to work on diverse industries worldwide and contribute to innovative solutions. The company prioritizes employee wellbeing—physical, financial, and emotional—and fosters an empowering culture where every voice is heard. Opportunities for meaningful projects and continuous learning are supported by collaborative teams and a Zero Harm safety policy. We offer a competitive salary, 15 days of vacation in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Additional resources such as extensive product training, cross‑training, and on‑the‑job development further enhance career growth. The salary range for this position is $76,000‑$103,000, determined by education, experience, and market data, and the role includes a competitive benefits package. Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process. • Competitive salary $76‑$103 k, 15 days vacation first year, comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and extensive training opportunities.

Work Environment

Field