Fire Sprinkler Systems Project Manager

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team.

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

• Excellent base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one. 
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Providing Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What you will do

• Be the CEO of your assigned projects and assume TOTAL ownership for assigned project results.
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and transparency to our team members and customers – uphold the highest standards of integrity and honor commitments made.
• Be a LEADER of your assigned projects from inception through completion.
• Develop deep relationships with our customers and provide exceptional service.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety for all team members on all projects.
• Communicate with all team members and customers in an open, respectful, and professional manner.
• Be proactive and able to engage challenges in a straightforward and prompt fashion

How you will do it

• Have a complete understanding of our project contract and understand our scope of delivery
• Know contract schedule dates and effectively communicate and plan for these dates with our design, procurement, and field teams – develop a comprehensive project plan to meet schedule and budget
• Develop pipe on job dates for all scope on assigned projects
• Document deviations from contracted scope and submit necessary RFI/COR to adequately address and capture all costs outside of contractually obligated scope of delivery
• Procure materials and any subcontracted scope necessary to execute our scope of delivery
• Participate in project meetings and be onsite as required
• Conduct Work in Progress meetings and be able to develop accurate costs to complete reports.
• Strive to beat on the budget on every assigned project.
• Understand and follow all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.

What we look for

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Two plus years of experience as a project manager or doing design work in the Fire Protection industry.

Ability to deal in a matrix structure, dealing with conflict resolution issues. Ability to juggle multiple complex projects.

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

Possess a strong and active working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Project).

Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivating – able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field.

Five years fire protection, construction, or related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Knowledge of standards, Underwriter’s requirements and applicable building codes preferred.

NICET Certification

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