Johnson Controls · 4 days ago
Project Development Specialist - Operations & Maintenance (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $168K/yr
10+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in building technologies and solutions, and they are seeking a Project Development Specialist for Operations & Maintenance. This role involves developing conceptual solutions for P3 projects, leading pricing processes, and managing the development of complex projects from inception through Financial Close.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Develop conceptual solutions for P3 projects based on the project team design, Facilities Management (FM) requirements and JCI pursuit team direction and strategies
Lead pricing processes for our final solution which meets the requirements as described in the Performance Output Specification
Provide design-assist input from a facility operations and lifecycle perspective which result in greater system efficiency and lowest net present costs
Manage the development of a compelling business case for the proposed scope of work
Lead and manage the development of larger, complex and strategic projects from inception through Financial Close
Generate and manage a development budget and timeline
Review client Performance Output Specification and team drawings to influence suitability of team design to Facility Management requirements
Drive optimization of building systems and equipment design and work with Design & Construction team to develop operations plans and cost strategies to arrive at the lowest NPV solution
Lead team of subject matter experts and strategic partners to prepare detailed operations plan, staffing structure and cost estimates for O&M (Operations & Maintenance) services, lifecycle and transition services for submittal as the final solution to the client RFP
Attend project team design team meetings and represent JCI in a professional and collaborative manner to review and influence design in relation to suitability with FM requirements
Review relevant Request for Proposal (RFP) schedules (initially and on an ongoing basis as addendums are developed) and provide input to Sales, Legal and D&C team from an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) perspective
Assist Business Development Director (BDD) with proposal bid text, black-line of project documents including Project Agreement, Facility Management Services Agreement, Interface Agreement and project matrix outlining the division of responsibilities
Provide input and assistance as required in regards to D&C team as they develop the Energy Consumption Guarantee Target
Provide specification insight, benchmarking, risk mitigation strategies and best practices from other similar facilities
Responsible for accuracy and quality control of the final cost proposal
Participate and present at Bi-lateral meetings/presentations with Customers and Owners team including: Design Presentation Meetings and Commercially Confidential Meetings
Prepare strategic or clarifying requests for information in the areas of O&M scope of services, technology, lifecycle, handback conditions and performance standards
Assist Sales as needed in preparing and presenting the evolving project details in internal management reviews throughout the procurement process
Ensure a smooth transfer of knowledge to the members of the Transition team after Financial Close
Participate in appropriate professional organizations and build relationships within the P3 industry
Lead or participate in other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
Requires 10 years of facility management, O&M leadership, engineering, energy management and/or construction with excellent knowledge of building-related systems and services
Demonstrated experience in Facility Management of a Central Utility Plant and/or a Combined Heat and Power Plant
O&M leadership, building design and construction with the skills and comfort level to influence other members on a Design Build team
Possesses strong project management skills for managing large development projects with diverse resources
Excellent presentation and communication skills required
Strong conceptual skills required for developing innovative solution designs
Has excellent customer-facing skills and is comfortable presenting at the C-level
Strong team leader, able to quickly assemble and manage a solution development team as required
Has excellent business analysis skills used to create compelling business cases
Possesses solid working knowledge of common computer applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, etc.)
Ability to travel up to 30%
Preferred
MBA desirable
Background developing facility management solutions and cost estimates for hard and soft services in industrial and large commercial facilities
Strong understanding of the regulatory, legislative and procurement process unique to the P3 market is an asset
Understanding of JCI capabilities (e.g., energy management, operations & maintenance, building automation systems, security, fire systems, building–wide system integration, services, finance, etc.) and able to apply these technologies and services to in a cost effective solution to comply with customer requirements
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
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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