Security Field Project Manager, Data Center
About The Position
Johnson Controls is hiring a Security Field Project Manager to lead moderately complex security projects, typically with medium to high corporate priority. The role is a subject matter expert in project management, security system setup, scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, prioritization, and facilitation. The manager maintains control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle, from planning through closeout. The position manages project planning, forecasting, change management, procurement, field execution, financial accountability, quality inspections, customer communication, and closeout. It coordinates customers, project staff, subcontractors, field resources, engineering, management, and internal business partners. The role applies PMI-based project management practices, AIA standards for project financial information and accounting processes, and Primavera P6 or an approved equivalent scheduling platform. Travel is required as needed. The position offers a competitive bonus plan and benefits package.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
- At least 10 years of project management experience, including demonstrated success managing large, complex construction projects.
- Data center industry experience or data center project management experience.
- Active CSPM certification and willingness to attain PMP certification.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- Advanced training in construction contract administration, project financial management, critical-path scheduling, project risk management, change management, subcontractor management, and executive-level customer communication.
- Proficiency with Primavera P6 or an approved equivalent scheduling platform.
- Continuing professional development applicable to large security construction programs.
- Travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Security industry or new construction experience.
- CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager) certification, or ability to acquire it within six months of employment.
- PMI PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, or ability to acquire it within six months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority and deliver against scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
- Manage project planning, risk identification, forecasting, change management, procurement, field execution, and closeout.
- Provide project updates and progress reviews to management and customers throughout the project cycle.
- Coordinate communication and status reporting among project staff, customers, Johnson Controls management, and internal business partners.
- Develop and maintain work plans, assign responsibilities, define scope of authority, and provide technical advice and problem resolution.
- Track project expenditures and installation progress, adjusting schedules or plans as needed.
- Maintain financial accountability, forecast financial trends, and understand internal and external client cost structures.
- Apply AIA standards when managing project financial information and accounting processes.
- Conduct worksite inspections and ensure security-system workmanship meets Johnson Controls installation standards.
- Manage vendor relationships and coordinate subcontractors and field resources as needed.
- Respond promptly to customer concerns and ensure projects close on time and within scope.
- Maintain active communication with field teams, contractors, engineering, customers, and internal partners; remove obstacles to project delivery.
- Apply PMI-based project management discipline across integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
- Monitor progress, financial trends, installation status, and changing site conditions; make practical, data-driven adjustments.
- Identify risks early, resolve issues, and apply lessons learned to strengthen future project delivery.
- Coordinate effectively across customers, subcontractors, field leadership, engineering, and business partners.
- Provide documented leadership through mentoring, formal knowledge sharing, or project management training.
Benefits
- Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.
- Competitive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
