Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Omaha, NE

4d • $78,600 - $108,150

About The Position

Under general direction, the Controls Project Manager serves as the on-site project leader, planning, executing, and completing customer projects safely and cost-effectively. The role performs or delegates work needed to deliver projects, including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. It is accountable for project financial results, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow, while maintaining customer satisfaction and pursuing change orders. The manager coordinates customer communications throughout the project, ensures warranty execution, and directs subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative staff as needed. Work must comply with applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements and local, state, and federal laws, as well as Johnson Controls safety standards and ethical expectations.

The role manages project design and programming, procurement and vendor pricing, site coordination, system commissioning, documentation, forecasting, training, and project resources. It supports and mentors technical staff and subcontractors, maintains relationships with customers and project partners, attends progress meetings, and coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs. The position also ensures owners and operators are trained and provided with system documentation and manuals.

Requirements

• For Controls Project Manager I: Technical associate's degree and two years of field experience, or four years of equivalent related field experience.
• For Controls Project Manager II: Technical associate's degree and four years of field experience, or six years of equivalent related field experience in the industry.
• Applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience.
• Appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience.
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Strong personal computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete assigned customer projects safely and cost-effectively.
• Perform or delegate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout tasks.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, cash flow, and financial forecasts.
• Pursue additional work through change orders and assess the effects of client bulletins, field directives, and schedule changes.
• Coordinate communications with customers throughout all project phases and address technical and business-related issues.
• Ensure hardware design and software programming follow established standards, and communicate system design and operation to customers, staff, and subcontractors.
• Manage selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedules for project materials using the company's web-based tool process.
• Obtain pricing and availability from vendors, suppliers, and mechanical and electrical subcontractors; oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Coordinate job-site locations for panels and field devices and ensure installation meets company standards and project requirements.
• Manage controller loading, device verification, commissioning, functional validation, issue resolution, and accurate as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Coach, mentor, and provide technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, and subcontractors; ensure delegated work is accurate, timely, within budget and contract scope, and properly billed.
• Communicate project status to management and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Send warranty letters upon substantial completion and ensure proper execution of warranty obligations.
• Develop project plans and coordinate resources for timely, cost-effective installation and project completion.
• Provide or arrange site-specific owner/operator training and ensure owners/operators receive training, documentation, and operating manuals.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors, and attend job progress meetings as required.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost-efficient solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable AHJ requirements, legal requirements, and safety standards; maintain a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 15 vacation days in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on day one.
• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities with supporting resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.
• Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree