Project Executive - Sustainable Infrastructure

Johnson Controls•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Under general direction, the Project Executive manages the overall performance of Johnson Controls’ larger projects, including organizing program development, developing management plans, and monitoring progress against those plans. The role identifies actions needed when performance deviates from plan, follows Johnson Controls’ standardized procedures and processes, represents the company’s interests, and works to exceed customer satisfaction. It is also responsible for overall safety program compliance. The Project Executive provides primary leadership for the overall program and its Project Delivery Teams, collaborating with Project Sponsors and Business Development, Project Development, and Project Delivery Teams to define and deliver program objectives. The role oversees the Program Management Plan; manages risks and recovery planning; mentors project team members and assesses training needs; reports project performance accurately and on time; presents current and forecast performance to executive management; and evaluates subcontracting strategies while maintaining relationships with major subcontractor principals. The position also oversees monthly strategic-program performance evaluations and reporting, scope management, coordination of installation resources, and program asset management, including collections, cost control, progress billings, and payables. It ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements and seeks opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and strengthen client relationships. The role may require relocation to an assigned program or project and up to 50% travel within the territory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.
Minimum 15 to 20 years of direct Project Management or Construction Management experience in the building construction industry.
High-level Construction Management process competencies.
Proven advanced construction and project management skills, including the ability to manage large programs of $10 million or greater and simultaneous challenges across multiple disciplines.
Proven track record managing very large and complex projects within time constraints and budget requirements.
Ability to manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process from conceptual development through construction.
High-level understanding of contract language and project accounting.
High-level written and verbal communication competence and strong presentation skills, including speaking 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 computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and the basic Windows environment.
Willingness to travel up to 50% within the territory.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or professional registration.
MBA and/or Master’s degree in Project Management.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Construction Management 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

Manage the overall performance of larger projects and organize program development, management planning, and progress monitoring.
Identify and address actions required when project or program performance deviates from plan.
Represent Johnson Controls and its interests while working to exceed customer satisfaction.
Ensure overall safety program compliance.
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.
Hold overall responsibility for the Program Management Plan.
Monitor business practices and respond to issues that could produce poor or damaging results, including inadequate schedules, delinquent or inappropriate buy-out, submittal or invoice approval issues, and manpower concerns.
Manage risks and work with Project Delivery Teams to establish project recovery plans.
Mentor project team members and assess training needs to support future project leaders.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of assigned projects through operational and financial systems.
Present current and forecast project performance to Executive Management.
Evaluate and review overall subcontracting strategies and maintain relationships with principals of major subcontractors.
Oversee monthly performance evaluations of strategic programs 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 for program objectives.
Oversee program asset management, including collections, cost control, progress billings, and payables.
Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements.
Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.