Fire Project Engineer

About the role

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fire Project Engineer to oversee building services projects, including fire protection systems, so they are completed in line with scope, budget, codes and schedule. The role involves coordinating with the customer, subcontractors and the sales team, and supervising assistants and technicians on site.

Key responsibilities

• Define scope, budget and schedule, and plan and oversee the work schedule for several small to medium projects
• Coordinate communication with the customer throughout the project and track progress and project health
• Identify project risks and recommend resolutions, and identify and secure variation orders
• Ensure compliance with codes, practices, QA/QC policies and specifications, and run regular quality audits of suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage cost control and follow up on payments from customers and to suppliers
• Work with the sales team on tender bidding and supervise subcontractors' work at site
• Schedule purchases and deliveries of materials, and assign and supervise assistant project engineers and technicians
• Handle system applications, drafting, database generation and commissioning
• Train the customer, provide the first-year maintenance warranty schedule and hand over the project to the service team

Required profile

• Diploma or degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience in building services, M&E or construction, preferably in fire protection systems
• Willingness to work odd hours when needed to meet deadlines
• Ability to interact with clients, consultants and subcontractors
• Entry-level candidates are welcome to apply

Required skills

• Excel, Word and Microsoft Project are essential
• Knowledge of fire protection systems is preferred

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
• A collaborative team environment and a Zero Harm safety policy