Johnson Controls · 4 hours ago
Associate Project Manager-Fire
Springfield-Missouri-United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $94K/yr
5+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and they are seeking an Associate Project Manager for Fire Install Projects. The role involves managing project execution teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining project financials while delivering on time and within budget.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Under general direction from Installation/Operations Manager and/or Project Manager, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned small dollar Fire Install Projects
Works with Sales and Operations Leadership and other teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the project development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed
Provides work direction to project execution teams that may include Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Project Coordinators, Estimators and Subcontractors to ensure that the assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within scope of the contract
Responsible for maintaining a positive cash flow and actively pursuing selling change orders
Ensures work performed complies 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
Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes
Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results
Ensures that Johnson Controls resources and our subcontractor/vendor resources are adhering to the site / JCI safety policies, whichever is more stringent
Manages the scope, costs, resources, and risks on assigned projects to deliver the projects on time and within the budget
Acts as the primary onsite leader for execution teams on assigned projects
Develops Project Execution Plan, including but not limited to; Work Breakdown Structure, Organizational Chart, Safety Plan, Project Schedules, Issues/Risk Logs, and Staffing Requirements to execute projects according to the plan
Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued instructions/notices, field directives and/or project schedule changes
Actively pursues change orders for said changes and additional opportunities
Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals, and negotiates final settlement price as well as customer acceptance
Manages project related accounts payable, billing, and collections
Completes project billing with the assistance of the project coordinator in a timely and accurate format to the client to maintain positive cash flow
Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions to ensure work is completed to customer satisfaction and JCI standards
Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems
Effectively communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required
Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required
Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation
Prepares RFPs, negotiates, and issues subcontracts
Ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards
Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques
Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors
Attends job progress meetings as required
Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project
Coordinates with the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Construction Manager for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives
Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards
Facilitates escalation of product related problems
Assists Installation/Operations Manager and/or sales in project development efforts
Provides feedback on performance of Engineers and Designers to Engineering and Design Team Leaders as well as Operations Management
Performs Installation to Service turnover toward the end of every project
Qualification
Required
Associate degree with equivalent work-related experience and/or minimum of five years of direct field experience in the Building Construction Industry is required
Must have the ability to verbally and non-verbally communicate technical material to both a technical and non-technical audience
Travel maybe required based on project assignment and needs
Must be proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems
Experience working with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
This position includes a 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
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$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
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2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
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Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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