Johnson Controls · 4 months ago
Lead Systems Specialist /Project Manager
Riverside-California-United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in building technologies and solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Systems Specialist / Project Manager. This role involves acting as the on-site project leader for fire alarm system projects, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing project financials and compliance with legal requirements.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete fire alarm system projects with assigned customers
Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout
Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections
Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results
Actively pursues selling change orders
Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project
Ensures proper execution of warranty
Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary
Ensures work performed is in compliance 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
Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required
Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors
Actively pursues additional work through change orders
Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes
Communicates both technical and business-related issues with the clients
Manages the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions
May request several bids in pricing process
Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes
Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations
Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements
Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all systems and controllers as required
Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation
Provides accurate project as built and commissioning documentation
Manages costs, billings and collections
Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client
Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow
Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers
Provides technical assistance to subcontractors
Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract
Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin
Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty
Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects
Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance
Ensures owner/operator has been trained
Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation
Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors
Attends job progress meetings as required
Adheres to safety standards
Qualification
Required
2-5 years' experience with installation and service of fire alarm systems
Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity and electronics In addition, demonstrate an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs
Ability to effectively work independently
Demonstrate a high level of customer service
Be able to carry and move equipment/tools weighing up to 40 pounds
Minimum high school/trade school graduate, military, or two-year associate degree in a technical field involving electronics or computers
Working knowledge of personal computers (Windows 2000, XP, Windows 7) and Microsoft's suite of Office software
Working knowledge of IT network systems
Ability to use hand and power tools and test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices as required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents, as well as project plans, specifications, schedules and equipment installation/operation/troubleshooting manual
Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred
NICET, and DCJS certifications
Benefits
Competitive Bonus plan
Competitive benefits package
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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