Johnson Controls · 2 weeks ago
Field Project Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $119K/yr
5+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, aiming to reimagine the performance of buildings for people and the planet. The Field Project Manager will manage fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects, ensuring professionalism and adherence to project specifications from inception to completion.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Project Managers are responsible for managing fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare, and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions
The PM oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation
Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets
Conducts Work in Progress meetings
Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications
Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed
Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor, and management
Coordinates change orders and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job
This project manager position will also require managing service contract work for a large client which will include but not be limited to the following activities: requesting inspection schedules, monitoring and managing inspection schedules, managing and following up on repair quotes, ensuring repairs are completed and retested in a timely manner
Responsible for communication and status reporting to project staff, customers, and management
Responsible for work plan, managing project resources, duty assignment, responsibilities, scope of authority, and provides technical advice and problem resolution to all aspects of the project
Responsible for tracking projects expenditures and installation progress through reviews of status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules of plans as required
Maintains full financial accountability to project; requires the ability to forecast financial trends across the project, understand internal and external client cost structures and integrate or translate to/from Simplex-Grinnell accounting methodology using AIA standards
Maintain full accountability to project quality; conducting inspections of work site, ensuring workmanship meets installation required quality standards and expectations
Provide responsive, concise, and professional support to all customers and other personnel and ensure timely follow-up on all customer concerns and issues
Qualification
Required
Five years fire protection, construction, sprinkler/suppression, or related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers
Possess a strong and active working knowledge of MS Excel. Be able to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets, and create macros
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivating
Must have the ability to interact effectively with employees and customers in difficult situations
Able to travel at least 30% of the time
Preferred
Knowledge of NFPA and IEC standards, Underwriter's requirements, and applicable building codes preferred
NICET Level I or higher preferred
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field
Benefits
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
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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