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Irving, TX Full Time Posted by: Johnson Controls Posted: Monday, 26 January 2026
 
 
Build Your Best Future With Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, you'll be part of a team that's building the future of smart, safe, and sustainable environments. We invest in your success through continuous learning, career development, and meaningful opportunities to make an impact. You'll work with supportive leaders, innovative teammates, and dedicated partners who share your passion for excellence. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is celebrated, and your contributions truly help shape the world we live in. Join us-and build your best future.

What You Will Do

As a Sprinkler Construction Manager, you will lead the profitable execution of assigned installation projects-from early development through final delivery. You'll partner with Owner and Contractor Sales Managers, Branch Installation Leaders, and cross-functional teams to support strategic decisions early in the project lifecycle, including:

  • Project strategy and development
  • Vendor and partner selection
  • Scope enhancements and value engineering
  • Risk assessment and mitigation

You will ensure that every project is delivered accurately, on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining positive cash flow. You'll also take an active role in identifying and selling change orders and safeguarding compliance with all state, local, and federal regulations. Above all, you'll uphold Johnson Controls' highest standards of safety, ethics, and customer satisfaction.

How You Will Do It Project Leadership and Execution
  • Serve as the primary on-site leader for assigned project execution teams.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely and organized delivery.
  • Review contractual scope and assess impacts of field directives, customer bulletins, and scheduling adjustments.
Financial Management and Risk Control
  • Pursue and negotiate change orders; prepare proposals and finalize settlement pricing.
  • Manage cost controls, billing, forecasting, and collections to ensure profitability and positive cash flow.
  • Monitor financial systems and project schedules to proactively identify and address potential concerns.
  • Use Microsoft Project to track progress, assess risks, and plan recovery actions.
  • Resolve disputes and challenges with minimal need for escalation.
Quality, Compliance, and Documentation
  • Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and recognized installation techniques.
  • Manage material selection, ordering, scheduling, and delivery coordination.
  • Ensure documentation meets contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
Customer Engagement and Cross-Functional Support
  • Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
  • Coordinate customer training needs for select Mechanical projects.
  • Provide direction to Truck-Based teams supporting assigned projects.
  • Support Sales and Area Leadership in pre-audit and early project development activities, including vendor selection, value engineering, and risk evaluation.
What We Look For Required Qualifications
  • 5 years of Fire Sprinkler field experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
  • Willingness and ability to travel based on project needs
  • Proficiency with project management software and financial accounting systems
  • Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
Preferred Qualifications
  • NICET Water-Based Layout certification
  • Technical or 4 year Degree

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85k-119k (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

Irving, TX, United States of America
Construction
Johnson Controls
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1/26/2026 11:57:03 AM
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