Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, Johnson Controls' mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. This role acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner. The role is responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects, maintaining customer satisfaction, and pursuing selling change orders. The Johnson Controls field organization is arranged into markets and regions, with the local office being key to serving customers across the SSNA portfolio. The region provides assistance and guidance to the local offices organization and executes major projects, large mechanical retrofits, and performance contracting projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of a technical associate's degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience (LSS I).
• Minimum of a technical Associates Degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent related field experience in the industry (LSS II).
• 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.

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
• Competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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