Project Director Jobs in North Dakota
Project Director jobs in North Dakota are concentrated in energy, construction, healthcare, and government infrastructure, with demand at the senior and executive levels across Bismarck, Fargo, and Grand Forks. Major employers with a lasting presence in the state include Sanford Health, Basin Electric Power Cooperative, and the North Dakota Department of Transportation. The most in-demand specialties are energy infrastructure, large-scale construction, and public sector program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 and Life Safety Project Manager
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, fire protection, and life safety. In this role, you will help deliver reliable fire alarm and life-safety solutions for corporate customers across multiple facilities, ensuring projects move smoothly from design through installation, testing, and turnover.
You will manage and support the technical execution of multiple concurrent fire alarm projects, combining hands-on field work with project coordination to make sure scope, materials, code compliance, and client requirements are aligned from start to finish.
Role Overview
This position provides a seamless interface between design and operations before and during project implementation. You will install, test, inspect, program, and troubleshoot commercial fire alarm systems and access control, CCTV, intrusion alarm and intercom system projects with assigned customersrelated life-safety equipment while coordinating with internal teams, electrical contractors, inspectors, and customers to keep work progressing safely and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, test, inspect, and program fire alarm systems, including fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, low-voltage wiring, and networked audio where applicable.
- Support the technical management of multiple concurrent fire alarm projects at automotive and industrial customer sites.
- Program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm networks and coordinate integration with internal systems.
- Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to support permits, approvals, and inspections.
- Troubleshoot system faults and verify compliance with NFPA 72 and local amendments.
- Diagnose issues in low-voltage wiring, addressable devices, and panels, and work with electrical contractors to implement repairs.
- Conduct functional tests and inspections for new projects, expansions, and add-ons; prepare test reports and turnover documentation.
- Maintain detailed project logs, daily activity reports, and complete project documentation.
- Coordinate travel for out-of-town projects and manage on-site staffing, equipment, and materials.
- Lead regular project reviews with the team to maintain quality, standards compliance, and schedule control.
- Communicate with upper management to optimize work output, project planning, and scheduling.
- Work closely with electrical contractors from start to finish during installation to ensure alignment with design and specifications.
How You Will Do It
- Own the work with accountability, safety, and integrity, making sure scope, quality, and schedule stay under control in the field.
- Stay close to the jobsite by confirming materials, labor, and sequencing before work starts, and by removing obstacles quickly when conditions change.
- Work as one team with project managers, electrical contractors, technicians, inspectors, and leadership to keep installation and closeout moving forward.
- Use NFPA 72, local amendments, and AHJ requirements as the basis for testing, approvals, corrections, and turnover.
- Improve every day through clear daily reporting, disciplined project reviews, and practical problem-solving when technical issues arise.
- Document thoroughly so test results, site activities, and closeout records support quality, compliance, and customer confidence.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to multiple sites in different states.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Ability to work on-site in commercial, automotive, and industrial facilities and perform physical field duties as needed.
- Willingness to obtain a NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 1 certification within 12 to 18 months.
- Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, low-voltage wiring, and code-compliant field practices.
- Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
Nice to Have
- 4+ years of comprehensive electrical experience in engineering, installation, commissioning, or service.
- Experience with fire alarm installation, commissioning, programming, or troubleshooting.
- NICET Fire Alarm Designer/Technician certification or equivalent.
- Experience in automotive or industrial environments.
- Ability to read blueprints, system manuals, and technical drawings.
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude, including familiarity with hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of NFPA 25 and experience working with addressable devices, fire alarm networks, and related life-safety systems.
Why Join Us
You will be part of a collaborative team that values safety, quality, and practical support in the field. Depending on role and location, you can expect competitive pay, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid training and tuition reimbursement, and company vehicle, tools, and equipment as applicable.
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment as applicable
- Encouraging, collaborative environment with a strong focus on safety and Zero Harm
- Scheduling and management support
If you are ready to bring technical expertise, field leadership, and a strong safety mindset to a role with real customer impact, we invite you to apply.
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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.
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 and Life Safety Project Manager
Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, fire protection, and life safety. In this role, you will help deliver reliable fire alarm and life-safety solutions for corporate customers across multiple facilities, ensuring projects move smoothly from design through installation, testing, and turnover.
You will manage and support the technical execution of multiple concurrent fire alarm projects, combining hands-on field work with project coordination to make sure scope, materials, code compliance, and client requirements are aligned from start to finish.
Role Overview
This position provides a seamless interface between design and operations before and during project implementation. You will install, test, inspect, program, and troubleshoot commercial fire alarm systems and access control, CCTV, intrusion alarm and intercom system projects with assigned customersrelated life-safety equipment while coordinating with internal teams, electrical contractors, inspectors, and customers to keep work progressing safely and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, test, inspect, and program fire alarm systems, including fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, low-voltage wiring, and networked audio where applicable.
- Support the technical management of multiple concurrent fire alarm projects at automotive and industrial customer sites.
- Program, commission, and troubleshoot fire alarm networks and coordinate integration with internal systems.
- Interface with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to support permits, approvals, and inspections.
- Troubleshoot system faults and verify compliance with NFPA 72 and local amendments.
- Diagnose issues in low-voltage wiring, addressable devices, and panels, and work with electrical contractors to implement repairs.
- Conduct functional tests and inspections for new projects, expansions, and add-ons; prepare test reports and turnover documentation.
- Maintain detailed project logs, daily activity reports, and complete project documentation.
- Coordinate travel for out-of-town projects and manage on-site staffing, equipment, and materials.
- Lead regular project reviews with the team to maintain quality, standards compliance, and schedule control.
- Communicate with upper management to optimize work output, project planning, and scheduling.
- Work closely with electrical contractors from start to finish during installation to ensure alignment with design and specifications.
How You Will Do It
- Own the work with accountability, safety, and integrity, making sure scope, quality, and schedule stay under control in the field.
- Stay close to the jobsite by confirming materials, labor, and sequencing before work starts, and by removing obstacles quickly when conditions change.
- Work as one team with project managers, electrical contractors, technicians, inspectors, and leadership to keep installation and closeout moving forward.
- Use NFPA 72, local amendments, and AHJ requirements as the basis for testing, approvals, corrections, and turnover.
- Improve every day through clear daily reporting, disciplined project reviews, and practical problem-solving when technical issues arise.
- Document thoroughly so test results, site activities, and closeout records support quality, compliance, and customer confidence.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to multiple sites in different states.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Ability to work on-site in commercial, automotive, and industrial facilities and perform physical field duties as needed.
- Willingness to obtain a NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level 1 certification within 12 to 18 months.
- Working knowledge of fire alarm systems, low-voltage wiring, and code-compliant field practices.
- Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.
Nice to Have
- 4+ years of comprehensive electrical experience in engineering, installation, commissioning, or service.
- Experience with fire alarm installation, commissioning, programming, or troubleshooting.
- NICET Fire Alarm Designer/Technician certification or equivalent.
- Experience in automotive or industrial environments.
- Ability to read blueprints, system manuals, and technical drawings.
- Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude, including familiarity with hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of NFPA 25 and experience working with addressable devices, fire alarm networks, and related life-safety systems.
Why Join Us
You will be part of a collaborative team that values safety, quality, and practical support in the field. Depending on role and location, you can expect competitive pay, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid training and tuition reimbursement, and company vehicle, tools, and equipment as applicable.
- Competitive pay
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment as applicable
- Encouraging, collaborative environment with a strong focus on safety and Zero Harm
- Scheduling and management support
If you are ready to bring technical expertise, field leadership, and a strong safety mindset to a role with real customer impact, we invite you to apply.
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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.
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What North Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs across North Dakota.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
- Ten or more years of progressive project management experience in a relevant industry
- PMP certification or equivalent recognized credential strongly preferred by North Dakota employers
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams on complex, multi-year capital projects
- Familiarity with North Dakota regulatory and permitting requirements for energy or infrastructure projects
- Strong budget oversight experience managing multi-million-dollar project portfolios
Project Director Jobs in North Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project director in North Dakota?
Most project directors in North Dakota start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a closely related field, then build experience over many years in progressively senior project management roles. North Dakota does not require a state-issued license specifically for project directors, but employers in energy and construction often expect a PMP credential from the Project Management Institute. Those targeting public infrastructure roles may also benefit from familiarity with state agency procurement and contracting processes.
How much do project directors make in North Dakota?
Project directors in North Dakota earn a median of about $96,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,300 for the lowest 10% to over $139,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project directors in North Dakota?
Employers hiring project directors in North Dakota right now include Jobot, Kraus-Anderson, and ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Dakota's energy sector, dominated by oil and gas operators in the Bakken region and large rural electric cooperatives, is consistently among the most active sources of project director openings in the state.
Which North Dakota cities have the most project director jobs?
Fargo, Bismarck, and Dickinson have the most project director openings in North Dakota. Bismarck draws demand from state government agencies and utilities headquartered there, Fargo's larger corporate and healthcare base generates consistent volume, and Grand Forks benefits from University of North Dakota operations and regional healthcare and infrastructure investment.
Are there remote project director jobs in North Dakota?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since project directors frequently need to be on site to oversee teams and construction or operations activity. About 26% of project director openings tied to North Dakota are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's mix of field and office responsibilities. Strategic planning, reporting, and stakeholder coordination are the functions most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a project director in North Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to start as a project coordinator or project manager at a North Dakota employer and build toward a director role over time. Large North Dakota organizations like Sanford Health and state infrastructure agencies regularly hire project coordinators and program analysts as stepping stones. Earning a PMP credential early and gaining exposure to North Dakota's energy or public-sector contracting environment gives candidates a meaningful competitive edge when pursuing more senior openings.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs in North Dakota?
You can find and apply to project director jobs in North Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find a role that fits your background and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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