Field Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Raleigh, NC

5h • 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! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. 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! What you will do: As a Field Project Manager, for our Fire division, you will lead moderately complex projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority. Provide subject matter expertise in areas including project management, setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. May manage vendor relationships throughout the installation. Ensure projects are closed on time and in scope. How you will do it: · Project Managers (PM) are responsible for managing sprinkler projects in commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions. · The PM oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. · Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings. · Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications. · Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed. Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor and management. · Coordinates change orders and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job. · Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate and to meet the customer's needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree, or equivalent work experience of at least three years
• Expectation that NICET Level II or higher will be obtained within two years of employment in the position.
• Three years fire protection, construction, or related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivating.
• Computer fluency in Windows, Excel, and other
• Possess a strong and active working knowledge of MS Excel. Be able to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets and create macros.
• Available for Local Travel

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent with five years of experience.
• Project Management Institute, (Project Management Professional) certification
• PMI/PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) certification
• Knowledge of standards and applicable building codes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority.
• Provide subject matter expertise in areas including project management, setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation.
• Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times.
• Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results.
• May manage vendor relationships throughout the installation.
• Ensure projects are closed on time and in scope.
• Project Managers (PM) are responsible for managing sprinkler projects in commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions.
• The PM oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.
• Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts Work in Progress meetings.
• Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.
• Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed. Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor and management.
• Coordinates change orders and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job.
• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate and to meet the customer's needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and Bonus
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• With outstanding resources encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Company vehicle

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees