Fire Project Manager 2
Johnson Controls
Aurora, CO · Posted October 13, 2026
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About Us
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.
What you will do
As a Field Project Manager, for our Fire division, you will lead complex fire alarm, security, and communications installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, industrial, and military facilities. Responsible for setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Manages schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope.
How you will do it
Coordinates and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings.
Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.
Coordinates change orders and works toward overall margin improvement on every job.
What we look for
Required
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certificate or diploma in a related field (Fire & Life Safety, Electrical/Electronic; Security). Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
Expectation that Project Management Professional certification will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.
NICET Level II must be obtained within one year of employment.
Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Project). Ability to create Excel spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros is required.
Available for frequent local travel.
Preferred
10 years’ installation experience in Fire, Electrical, or Security systems.
Project management experience.
HIRING SALARY RANGE : $91,600. to $126,000. (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 Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers .
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