Project Executive - Sustainable Infrastructure
About The Position
Under general direction, the Project Executive manages the overall performance of Johnson Controls’ larger projects. The role organizes program development, prepares the management plan, monitors progress against the plan, and identifies actions needed when performance deviates. The Project Executive follows Johnson Controls’ standardized procedures and processes, represents the company’s interests while seeking to exceed customer satisfaction, and is responsible for overall safety program compliance. The position provides primary leadership for the overall program and its Project Delivery Teams, working with Project Sponsors and business development, development, and delivery teams to identify and achieve program objectives. It owns the Program Management Plan, manages risks and recovery planning, oversees program scope and assets, and ensures timely and accurate operational and financial reporting. The Project Executive also presents current and forecast performance to executive management, evaluates subcontracting strategies, maintains relationships with major subcontractor principals, coordinates resource allocation with corporate and regional Installation Managers, and ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements. The role includes mentoring project teams, assessing training needs, overseeing monthly strategic-program performance evaluations through the CM Project Enterprise System, and continually seeking opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and client relationships. Relocation to an assigned program or project may be required, and travel within the territory may be up to 50%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
- At least 15 years of direct Project Management or Construction Management experience in the Building Construction Industry; the posting specifies a minimum range of 15 to 20 years.
- Advanced construction and project management skills, including the ability to manage large programs of $10 million or greater and multiple simultaneous challenges across disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage very large, complex projects within time constraints and budget requirements.
- Ability to manage, coordinate, and supervise construction from conceptual development through construction.
- Strong understanding of contract language and project accounting.
- High-level written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills, including the ability to speak to large audiences.
- Ability to lead and direct diverse teams and collaborate successfully with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and others involved in planning and design.
- Ability to relocate to an assigned program or project.
- Familiarity with construction-industry software, including Primavera P6, MS Project, and project reporting software.
- Strong working capability with MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and the basic Windows environment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or professional registration.
- MBA and/or a Master’s degree in Project Management.
- PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- CM Professional certification from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), or Professional Constructor certification from the American Institute of Constructors.
- Professional recognition within selected industries.
- Experience in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and utility metering.
Responsibilities
- Lead the overall program and associated Project Delivery Teams.
- Work with Project Sponsors and business development, project development, and project delivery teams to identify and deliver program objectives.
- Own the Program Management Plan and monitor progress against it, identifying actions when performance deviates.
- Anticipate and respond to business practices that may produce poor or damaging results, including inadequate schedules, delinquent or inappropriate buy-out, submittal or invoice approval issues, and manpower issues.
- Manage risks and work with Project Delivery Teams to establish project recovery plans.
- Mentor project teams and assess training needs to benefit future project leaders.
- Ensure accurate and timely operational and financial reporting for assigned projects.
- Present current and forecast project performance to executive management.
- Evaluate and review overall subcontracting strategies and maintain relationships with major subcontractor principals.
- Oversee monthly strategic-program performance evaluations through the CM Project Enterprise System and provide reports to management.
- Manage the overall scope process, including planning, definition, verification, and change control.
- Coordinate with Corporate and Region-level Installation Managers to allocate resources toward program objectives.
- Manage overall program assets, including collections, cost control, progress billings, and payables.
- Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements.
- Seek and capitalize on opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Follow Johnson Controls standardized procedures and processes, represent the company’s interests, and ensure overall safety program compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
