Associate Director, HVAC Major Projects Enablement

Johnson Controls•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Responsible for profitable execution of HVAC Controls, Building Wide Systems Integrations, Fire and Security, and other technology projects across North America, including Networking, Nurse Call, DAS, and A/V systems. Supervises Project Executives in planning, executing, and completing large and complex projects. Ensures work complies with applicable laws and is performed ethically and in accordance with safety standards. The role develops direct reports through clear performance expectations, reviews, and development plans. It works with the Major Projects Installation Enablement Director to ensure Project Managers and Project Executives develop and follow a Project Execution Plan and Cost/Resource Loaded Schedule for each assigned project. The position supports change-order management, equipment and technical issue resolution, engineering productivity, product deployments and training, project compliance, safety, supplier and workplace diversity, and project cost development and bid reviews. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related degree, and at least ten years of progressively responsible operations management experience in the building industry, including five or more years of direct project management experience. Preferred qualifications include strong written, verbal, and presentation skills; proficiency with specified computer applications; and ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Hiring salary range is $150,000–$200,000 annually. The position includes a competitive benefits package; details are available on the Johnson Controls Careers site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a related degree.
At least ten years of progressively responsible operations management experience in the building industry.
At least five years of direct project management experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills and ability to speak to large audiences.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Strong computer skills, including MS Projects, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and a basic Windows environment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to large audiences.
Strong computer skills in MS Projects, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and a basic Windows environment.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

Lead profitable execution of HVAC Controls, building-wide systems integration, fire and security, and other technology projects across North America.
Supervise Project Executives in planning, executing, and completing large and complex projects.
Ensure employees and subcontractors perform work in compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and safety standards.
Develop direct reports through performance expectations, reviews, and development plans.
Work with the Major Projects Installation Enablement Director to ensure project teams develop and adhere to a Project Execution Plan and Cost/Resource Loaded Schedule for each assigned project.
Promote and oversee change orders and collaborate with the claims department leader.
Coordinate with regional field support and manufacturing operations to resolve equipment issues escalated above local market operations.
Collaborate with area management and continuous improvement teams to drive compliance with engineering and execution standards and reduce executed MTC cost per point, electrical cost per point, and slippage.
Support timely resolution of technical and quality issues across the Area.
Ensure product deployments and applicable technical training are scheduled and implemented across the Area.
Coordinate with the Engineering Leader to schedule Systems Engineering resources for specialty work, engineering, software programming, and commissioning.
Optimize Major Project engineering productivity.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and high ethical standards in installation business operations.
Collaborate with the Regional Safety Manager to champion and drive the SSNA Safety Program for employees and subcontractors, targeting zero lost-time and zero recordable incidents.
Promote SSNA workplace and supplier diversity objectives.
Participate in Area Pre-Bid Reviews to ensure project requirements, costs, risks, and execution resources are addressed.
Assign Project Managers as needed to support major project cost development.