Fire Sprinkler Project Manager

About the role

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage and complete multiple concurrent turnkey projects of varying size
• Attend contractors’ project meetings and maintain accurate records of meetings, schedules, and requests
• Manage a project budget and ensure the project is completed within the allotted dollars and hours
• Interact with district sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects
• Generate project change orders and secure signatures
• Anticipate and identify problems early and implement solutions
• Collect on project invoices and resolve disputes
• Maintain district performance, resolve problems, fine-tune plans to changing conditions, and report difficulties
• Assure compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training, and closeout documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or associate Degree, or equivalent work experience of at least three years
• At least two years previous related experience managing staff, customers, and contractors
• NICET Level II certification in at least one field must be obtained within two years of employment
• Must have sprinkler experience
• Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures
• Computer literate—Windows Applications with emphasis in spreadsheets
• Excellent written/verbal communication and outstanding customer service skills are necessary
• Requires good interpersonal skills, along with effective writing, speaking, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated management/leadership abilities to include training, team building, presentation, and negotiation skills, branch administration, and effective interaction with customer/company management
• Available for local travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent with five years of experience
• Sixteen years of industry experience with sprinkler layout, hydraulic calculations, and installation of complex sprinkler systems desired
• Four years’ previous related experience managing staff, customers, and contractors
• Project Management experience with a proven track record
• Project Management Institute, (Project Management Professional) certification
• Experience in preparing reports for upper management regarding status of project
• Computer fluency in Windows, Excel, and other Purchasing experience preferred

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

We recognize that a fulfilling career is supported by your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you in multiple aspects of life, including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
• An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
• A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $85,200. - $117,250. (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Sales Commission Plan that will take into account project, quarterly, and annual margin. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the Employee Benefits tab on our main careers page at https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.