Project Manager, Major Projects Fire Systems

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What you will do

The Major Projects Fire Systems Project Manager is a key member of our Building Solutions North America business at Johnson Controls. You will lead substantial Fire Controls construction projects in on customer sites daily. These projects are valued at $1M or more, necessitating a seasoned construction professional to navigate the complexities of larger construction endeavors.
Under general direction, you are responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Fire Complex Projects. You will collaborate with Owner and contractor sales managers, branch installation managers, and teams as necessary, providing sales support activities early in the development process to offer input on strategy, vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, etc. You will ensure that assigned projects are executed accurately, on time, billed, within budget, and within the contracts scope while maintaining positive cash flow and actively pursuing change orders. You will ensure that work performed complies with state, local, and Federal legal requirements and operates with the highest ethical standards. You will adhere to and ensure Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors comply with all safety standards, and you will follow consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes, maintaining an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

How you will do it

• You will act as the primary internal leader for execution teams on assigned projects, interfacing with and providing direction to various teams (both internal and external) as needed for successful equipment project execution. You will develop project schedules and execute them according to the plan for assigned projects.

• You will interface; schedule, coordinate and collaborate with Project Engineers and System Application Engineers for project delivery requirements. Evaluating the contractual scope of work, and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes, further supporting timely and cost-effective project delivery. You will actively seek additional work through change orders, perform associated cost estimates, prepare proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.

• You will manage company technical resources and subcontractors, overseeing costs, billings, and collections. Timely and accurate project billings will be crucial to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow.

• You will review and interpret contract Terms and Conditions, analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential issues, and effectively communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required.

• You will manage risks and establish project recovery plans when necessary, resolving disputes with minimal escalation. You will negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts, ensuring project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards.

• You will oversee project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques, managing the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to ensure adequate procurement while accounting for manufacturing lead time.

• You will develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors, attending job progress meetings as required and ensuring subcontractors understand project expectations.

• You will coordinate with Fire Sales & Operations Managers, Construction Management Services, Fire Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader, Service Operations Manager, and/or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader for resource allocation to meet project objectives. You will ensure any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team aligns with established standards and facilitate the escalation of product-related issues.

• You will assist the Area Management Team and/or sales in project development efforts and coordinate customer training requirements.

• You will develop and maintain Microsoft project schedules

• Travel 40% into surrounding markets.

What we look for
Required

• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry is preferred. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills are essential, with the ability to convey technical material to a non-technical audience. Travel will vary based on project assignments, with projects potentially located outside of assigned geography. Proficiency in Microsoft Project Scheduling software and financial accounting systems is required, along with strong personal computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment.

Preferred

• Management experience with projects related to Fire management systems. Bachelors degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or an Associates Degree with equivalent work-related experience is preferred. PMI/PMP Certification is also preferred.

• NICET Fire Alarm preferred

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