Field Project Manager - Security

Johnson Controls•Milwaukee, WI

7d•$88,100 - $121,100

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Field Project Manager to lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority. The role oversees project delivery from installation through closeout, applying project management expertise in scope definition, risk identification, prioritization, and facilitation. The manager coordinates project resources, manages vendor relationships when needed, and works to complete projects on time and within scope while maintaining customer focus. The position maintains alignment across schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle. It involves project planning and status reporting, financial tracking and forecasting, worksite inspections, customer issue resolution, and complete project closeout documentation. The role uses PMI project management practices and Johnson Controls accounting practices and AIA standards. Travel may include daily and some overnight travel, up to 25% or more depending on open projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
Five years of project management experience in the security industry or new construction experience.
Ability to travel as needed, including daily and some overnight travel, up to 25% or more depending on open projects.
Strong communication, coordination, and problem-resolution skills.
Ability to manage project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectations.
Experience working with project financial tracking and status reporting.

Nice To Haves

CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager).
PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional).
Ability to acquire certification within six months of employment in the position.

Responsibilities

Lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority.
Set up local project offices, define project scope, and support project methodology and execution planning.
Identify risks, prioritize work, and coordinate resources to keep projects moving forward.
Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Present project updates, cycle status, and expected results to management and customers.
Manage vendor relationships throughout installation when required.
Track project expenditures and installation progress, adjusting plans and schedules as needed.
Maintain financial accountability and support project forecasting using internal Johnson Controls accounting practices and AIA standards.
Conduct worksite inspections and help ensure workmanship meets Johnson Controls quality expectations.
Respond to customer concerns in a timely, professional manner and support effective issue resolution.
Close projects on time and in scope, with complete documentation and clear communication.
Use PMI project management practices to guide integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
Own project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity from kickoff through closeout.
Keep project staff and customers informed and remove obstacles before they affect delivery.
Track financial trends, manage expenditure reviews, and produce accurate forecasts.
Inspect workmanship and progress regularly to address quality issues promptly.
Collaborate with team members, vendors, and customer contacts to solve problems.