Johnson Controls · 3 weeks ago
HVAC Data Center Project Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, and they are seeking an HVAC Data Center Project Manager. The role involves leading large, complex controls construction projects in data centers, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Acts as the primary on-site leader for execution teams on assigned data center projects, developing project schedules and implementing them according to plan
Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders, performing associated cost estimates, preparing proposals, and negotiating final settlement prices and customer acceptance
Manages costs, billings, and collections, completing project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client while maintaining profitability goals and positive cash flow
Reviews and interprets contract terms and conditions specific to data center construction
Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required, applying Microsoft Project to implement and evaluate job progress and risks
Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when needed, resolving disputes with minimal critical issues
Negotiates, prepares, and issues subcontracts for data center projects
Ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards
Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques specific to data centers
Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for assigned data center projects
Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors in the data center industry. Attends job progress meetings as required, ensuring subcontractors understand project expectations
Coordinates with the CMS and HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader, and/or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader for resource allocation to meet project objectives. Ensures engineering and commissioning performed by the field team align with established standards. Facilitates customer concerns regarding product-related problems within data centers
Assists Area Management Team and/or sales in project development efforts within the data center sector
Coordinates customer training requirements specific to data center operations
For select and/or mechanical projects, may collaborate with and provide direction to truck-based teams assigned to projects under the Project Manager’s control
For select and/or mechanical projects, may self-perform sales support activities early in the audit process to provide guidance on vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, etc
For select and/or mechanical projects, may self-perform cost estimating, project scheduling, and project management of assigned data center projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or an Associate's Degree with equivalent work-related experience
Minimum of eight years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry, particularly in data centers
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems
Strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment
Able to complete projects of higher project and contract complexity (multiple subcontractors and multiple scopes of work)
Experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges, requiring knowledge of many different subject areas
Preferred
Management experience with projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems within data centers
Expectation that PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification will be obtained within 2 years of employment in the position
Travel 10%, will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography
Benefits
Competitive salary
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
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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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