Controls Project Manager 1

Johnson Controls • Columbia, SC

3d • $76,100 - $93,000 • 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 offers the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities, with a focus on supporting employees' physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. The company fosters an empowering culture where voices and ideas are heard. The Controls Project Manager serves as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner. This includes managing hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. The role is responsible for the overall financial outcomes of assigned projects, including costs, billings, and collections, while maintaining customer satisfaction and profitability. The position also involves proactively seeking change orders and facilitating communication with the customer throughout all project phases, ensuring effective warranty execution and providing work direction to subcontractors and other staff as required. Upholding the highest ethical standards and ensuring compliance with the AHJ and legal requirements, as well as all safety protocols, is paramount.

Requirements

• Minimum of a technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related experience (for LSS I).
• Minimum of a technical Associates Degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent related experience in the industry (for LSS II).
• Must have applicable Building Automation Systems design and commissioning experience.
• Must possess appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently.
• Strong personal computer skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting is preferred.
• Metasys experience preferred (for LSS II).

Responsibilities

• Serves 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 necessary 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 outcomes of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections.
• Maintains both customer satisfaction and profitable project financial results.
• Proactively seeks to sell change orders.
• Facilitates communication with the customer throughout all project phases.
• Ensures effective warranty execution.
• Offers work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative staff as required.
• Guarantees compliance with the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements and upholds the highest ethical standards on the job.
• Ensures that Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors comply with all safety protocols.
• Implements controls and software programming using established protocols as needed.
• Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls personnel, and subcontractors.
• Actively seeks additional work through change orders.
• Assesses the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes.
• Communicates both technical and business-related matters with clients.
• Manages the selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery scheduling of materials to be procured for assigned projects via our web-based tool process.
• Obtains pricing and availability from external vendors and suppliers, mechanical, and electrical subcontractors, including scope, terms, and conditions.
• May request multiple bids during the pricing process.
• Oversees subcontractor payment and billing procedures.
• Coordinates on-site activities for panel and field device physical locations.
• Ensures installation adheres to Johnson Controls standards and project requirements.
• Oversees the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as necessary.
• Confirms complete system functionality and addresses issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
• Provides precise project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Administers costs, billings, and collections.
• Completes project billings promptly and accurately for clients.
• Maintains profitability objectives and favorable cash flow through best business practices and continuous improvement metrics.
• Offers coaching, mentoring, and technical support to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, and System Designers.
• Provides technical guidance to subcontractors.
• Ensures that delegated tasks are completed accurately, timely, billed correctly, within budget, and within the scope of the contract.
• Effectively communicates project status to management as required and delivers monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Issues warranty letters to Johnson Controls customers upon substantial project completion and ensures effective warranty execution.
• Develops project plans and coordinates required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Conducts site-specific training for owner/operators on the total system, either independently or with assistance.
• Ensures that owner/operators are adequately trained.
• Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Establishes and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Participates in job progress meetings as needed.
• Collaborates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost-effective solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Adheres to all safety standards and prioritizes the safety of employees and subcontractors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time- 15 days of vacation first year
• 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
• Competitive Bonus plan
• Competitive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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