Construction Project Manager, BAS Controls

What you will do

The Project Manager for our Major Projects is part of our Building Technologies & Solutions business at Johnson Controls. Will lead large HVAC Controls construction projects. Therefore, we need a seasoned construction professional to handle the complexities of larger construction projects. Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Projects. Works with Owner and contractor sales managers and branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc.

as needed. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

• Acts as the primary on-site leader for execution teams on assigned projects.
• Develops project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes.
• Actively pursues additional work through change orders.
• Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance.
• Manages costs, billings and collections.
• Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client.
• Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.
• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems.
• Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required.
• Utilizes Microsoft Project to execute and evaluate job progress and risks.
• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required.
• Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
• Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and JCI standards.
• Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
• Coordinates with the CMS and HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader and / or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives.
• Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards.
• Facilitates escalation of product related problems.
• Assists Region Management Team and / or sales in project development efforts.
• Coordinate customer-training requirements.
• For select and / or Mechanical projects, may interface with and provide direction to Truck Based team(s) that are assigned to projects under the Project Manager’s control.
• For select and / or Mechanical projects, may Self-perform sales support activities early in the audit process to provide input on vendor/ partners selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc.
• For select and / or Mechanical projects, may Self-perform cost estimating, project scheduling and project management of assigned projects.

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical,…