Fire Sprinkler Field Project Manager

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What we offer 

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time- 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Company vehicle.
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What you will do

As a Sprinkler Project Manager, you are responsible for coordinating, managing and completing multiple concurrent turnkey projects of varying size. The manager is responsible for attending contractors’ project meetings, and maintain accurate records of meetings, schedules, and requests. The incumbent should be able to manage a project budget and bring the project in at the dollars and hours allotted to the job. Interact with the district sales staff to confirm labor estimates on new and retrofit projects. Responsible for generating project change orders and securing signatures.  Anticipates and identifies problems early and implements solutions. Responsible for collecting on project invoices and resolving disputes.  Monitors district performance, resolves problems, fine-tunes plans to changing conditions and report difficulties.  Assures compliance with project closeout requirements, AHJ approvals, customer training and closeout documentation.

How you will do it

Assist in proposal activities, selection of subcontractors, maintain project documentation, control equipment allocation and keeps a project manual.

Retain copies of contracts, change orders, special commitments, ship dates, completion dates and other elements necessary to monitor the project.

Maintain a set of report and working drawings where applicable, consulting with local building and wiring inspectors, working with owner/customers.

Conduct construction meetings, maintain safety program, arrange equipment delivery, scheduling and change order management and project close-out documentation.

Communicate workforce requirements to Construction Superintendent in order to meet construction schedules.

What we look for

Required

• 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

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent with five years of experience.
• Seven years of industry experience with sprinkler layout, hydraulic calculations, and installation of complex sprinkler systems desired.
• At least 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.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,000-134,000 (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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

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