Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Calumet City, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard- your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

Requirements

• Minimum of a technical associate's degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience.
• Must have applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience.
• Must have appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting preferred.
• Minimum of a technical Associates Degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent related field experience in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute 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 adhere to all safety standards.
• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
• Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
• 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.
• Manages 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 the pricing process.
• Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Provides job site coordination for panel and field device physical locations.
• Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls standards and project requirements.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification , and commissioning of all system controllers as required.
• Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
• Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Manages costs, billings, and collections .
• Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client.
• Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow through 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 the scope of the contract.
• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Sends warranty letters to JCI customers upon substantial completion of the 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
• Competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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