Construction Manager

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.

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.Fire Alarm

Construction Manager

Johnson Controls’ Building Technologies & Solutions business supports fire alarm customers with life safety solutions for schools, universities, hospitals, commercial properties, industrial buildings, and government facilities. Our Fire business serves over one million customers in the United States, and this role helps deliver installation projects that protect people and property in critical environments.

Role Overview

The Fire Alarm Construction Manager is responsible for the daily operation of fire alarm construction installation projects. This is a field-based leadership role, spending 70%–80% of the time visiting job sites and customers, coordinating work in progress, supporting technicians, and keeping projects on track from a safety, schedule, and financial perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of construction installation projects for fire alarm customers.
• Coach and mentor technicians, installers, and apprentices to support strong project execution.
• Order materials and equipment needed for active projects and coordinate with Operations as needed.
• Monitor project financials, hours assigned, and schedule progress across multiple jobs.
• Set productivity and performance expectations for direct reports and review results regularly.
• Provide accurate project status updates during Work In Progress meetings.
• Maintain installer schedules and help balance resources across projects.
• Conduct regular job site safety walkthroughs, EHS evaluations, and accident investigations.
• Attend construction meetings and interface with end-users, architects, and general contractors.
• Participate in interviewing and evaluating employees and apprentices.
• Develop and execute action plans that support business goals and customer commitments.

How You Will Do It

• Take ownership of project outcomes with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and integrity.
• Stay close to the work in the field, remove obstacles quickly, and keep customers informed.
• Use candid communication, WIP reviews, and site observations to improve results every day.
• Work as one team with technicians, Operations, customers, and project stakeholders to deliver on commitments.
• Set clear expectations, follow through on performance, and support a positive, respectful work environment.
• Make sure safety and industry training are current, documented, and shared before teams arrive on site.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of management experience in Fire Alarm Installation within the commercial industry.
• Project management experience.
• Estimating experience.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and experience working in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience or knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows NT, and Windows 2000.

Nice to Have

• NICET certification, Level 3 or greater.
• Knowledge of P&L.
• Experience leading fire alarm installation projects in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Join Us

We offer competitive salary and bonus, paid vacation/holidays/sick time with 15 days of vacation in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care available day one. You will also have access to extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, an encouraging and collaborative team environment, a company vehicle, JCI Employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot, and a strong dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.

If this sounds like the right fit, apply today and help us deliver safer, smarter buildings.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $78,600-108,150 (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 .

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