Fire Sprinkler Systems Project Manager

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority.
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas including project management, setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation.
• Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times.
• Present to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results.
• May manage vendor relationships throughout the installation.
• Ensure projects are closed on time and in scope.
• Oversee and communicate project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Develop a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets.
• Conduct Work in Progress meetings.
• Understand and follow all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
• Ensure AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
• Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor, and management.
• Coordinate change orders and drive toward overall margin improvement on every job.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in the Fire Sprinkler Systems/Fire protection industry.
• Knowledge of standards, Underwriter’s requirements, and applicable building codes preferred.
• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivating.
• Computer fluency in Windows, Excel, and other software applications.
• Possess a strong and active working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Be able to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
• Available for Local Travel.

Qualifications

• Expectation that PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.
• Project Management Institute, (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.
• NICET Level II or higher preferred.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-motivating.
• Computer fluency in Windows, Excel, and other software applications.
• Ability to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with adherence to deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time – 15 days of vacation first year.