Associate Project Manager at Johnson Controls

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As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and 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 an 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 next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer 

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time- 15 days of 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

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What you will do

Under general direction from Installation/Operations Manager and/or Project Manager, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned small dollar Fire Install Projects. Works with Sales and Operations Leadership and other teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the project development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed.

Provides work direction to project execution teams that may include Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Project Coordinators, Estimators and Subcontractors to ensure that the assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within scope of the contract. Responsible for maintaining a positive cash flow and actively pursuing selling change orders.

Ensures work performed complies with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

How you will do it

• Ensures that Johnson Controls resources and our subcontractor/vendor resources are adhering to the site / JCI safety policies, whichever is more stringent.

• Managesthescope,costs,resources,andrisksonassignedprojectstodelivertheprojectson time and within the budget.

• Actsastheprimaryon-siteleaderforexecutionteamsonassignedprojects.DevelopsProjectExecutionPlan,includingbutnotlimitedto;WorkBreakdownStructure,Organizational Chart, Safety Plan, Project Schedules, Issues/Risk Logs, and Staffing Requirements to execute projects according to the plan.

• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued instructions/notices, field directives and/or project schedule changes. Actively pursues change orders for said changesandadditionalopportunities.Performsassociatedcostestimates,preparesproposals,and negotiates final settlement price as well as customer acceptance.

• Manages project related accounts payable, billing, and collections. Completes project billing with the assistance of the project coordinator in a timely and accurate format to the client to maintain positive cash flow.

• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions to ensure work is completed to customer satisfaction and JCI standards.

• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required.

• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.

• Prepares RFPs, negotiates, and issues subcontracts.

• Ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards.

• Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.

• Managestheselection,ordering,anddeliveryscheduleofmaterialstobeprocuredfortheprojects assigned.

• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required. Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.

• Coordinates with the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Construction Manager for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives. Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards. Facilitates escalation of product related problems.

• Assists Installation/Operations Manager and/or sales in project development efforts.

• Provides feedback on performance of Engineers and Designers to Engineering and Design Team Leaders as well as Operations Management.

• Performs Installation to Service turnover toward the end of every project.

What we look for:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is preferred.

• Associate degree with equivalent work-related experience and/or minimum of five years of direct field experience in the Building Construction Industry is required.

• Must have the ability to verbally and non-verbally communicate technical material to both a technical and non-technical audience.

• Travel maybe required based on project assignment and needs. Must be proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.

• Experience working with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

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