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Field Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.
sick time, 401(k), company vehicle
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
Jan 06, 2026

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart,healthyand sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,placesand 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 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 nextgreat opportunityis just a few clicks away!

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and commission Plan

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time -15 daysof vacation first year

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

  • With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

  • Company vehicle

  • Check us out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controlshttp://youtu.be/pdZMNrDJviY

What would you do

Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, implement, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner. Performs or delegates tasks as the need arises to implement and fully complete assigned projectsincluding,hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains both customer satisfaction and profitable andaccurateproject financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty.Provideswork direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, andadministrationas necessary.Ensures work performedis in compliance withthe AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) andapplicableLocal, State and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractorsmeetall safety standards.

How would you do it

  • Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as the need arises. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.

  • Actively pursuesadditionalwork through change orders. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, fielddirectivesand/or scheduling changes. Communicates both technical and business-related issues with the clients.

  • Handles theselection, ordering,budgetand delivery schedule of materials to beprocuredfor the projects assigned via our web-based tool process.

  • Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope,termsand conditions. May request several bids inpricingprocess.Oversees'ssubcontractor payment and billing processes.

  • Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation isin accordance withJohnson Controls standards and project requirements.

  • Leads and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as the need arises. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Providesaccurateprojectas built and commissioning documentation.

  • Handles costs,billingsand collections. Complete project billings ina timelyandaccurateformat to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow through the best business practices and continuous improvement metrics.

  • Provides coaching, mentoring and technicalassistanceto System Technicians, ElectricalInstallersand System Designers. Provides technicalassistanceto subcontractors. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.

  • Optimally communicates the status of projects to management asrequiredand provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.

  • Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty.

  • Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensuretimelyand cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.

  • Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or withassistance. Ensuresowner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.

  • Develops andmaintainsviablelong-term relationships with contractors, clients,consultantsand subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings asrequired.

  • Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations.

  • Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Requirements

  • High School or Technical degree.

  • Two years of field project management experience with strong digital literacy, knowledge of project accounting, costingprincipalsand contracting.

  • Three plus years of applicable Access Control, Fire, Video and/or systems design and commissioning experience.

  • Mustdemonstratethe ability to perform work independently and work with others.

Preferred

  • Seven or more years of field experience in the Fire/Security space.

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