Johnson Controls · 1 day ago
Field Project Manager - Security Systems
Horsham, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expJohnson Controls is a company focused on security systems, and they are seeking a Field Project Manager to lead on-site projects effectively. The role involves planning, implementing, and completing projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and financial profitability.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, implement, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner
Performs or delegates tasks as the need arises to implement 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 both customer satisfaction and profitable and accurate 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 the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and applicable Local, State and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics
Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors make sure to all safety standards
Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as the need arises
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
Handles the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned via our web-based tool process
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's subcontractor payment and billing processes
Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations
Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls standards and project requirements
Leads and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as the need arises
Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation
Provides accurate project as built and commissioning documentation
Handles costs, billings and collections
Complete project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client
Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow through the best business practices and continuous improvement metrics
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
Optimally 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
Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations
Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety
Qualification
Required
High School or Technical degree
Two years of field project management experience with strong digital literacy, knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting
Three plus years of applicable Access Control, Fire, Video and/or systems design and commissioning experience
Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently and work with others
Preferred
Seven or more years of field experience in the Fire/Security space
Benefits
Company car
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, vision paid holidays and 15 days of vacation first year
Extensive product and sales training with Best-in-Class resources
Encouraging and collaborative team environment
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
Recent News
2026-01-16
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