Security Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Security Project Manager to lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority. The role supports delivery from installation through closeout, providing project management expertise in scope definition, risk identification, prioritization, and facilitation. The manager coordinates project resources, oversees vendor relationships when needed, and works to complete projects on time and within scope while maintaining customer focus.

The position maintains control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. It includes tracking expenditures and installation progress, managing forecasts and financial accountability using Johnson Controls accounting practices and AIA standards, conducting worksite inspections, and ensuring complete project documentation and communication. The role may require daily and occasional 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 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.
• Manage 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 Johnson Controls accounting practices and AIA standards.
• Conduct worksite inspections and help ensure workmanship meets Johnson Controls quality expectations.
• Respond to customer concerns professionally and support effective issue resolution.
• Close projects on time and within 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 that could 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 15 days of vacation in the first year.
• Paid holidays and sick time.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) coverage.
• Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree