Johnson Controls
FieldProjectManager
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“Field Project Manager at Johnson Controls. Skills: Project management, Security installation projects, Client interactions. Manage fire alarm installation projects. Manage security installation projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet schedules; Meet budgets; Drive margin improvement; Secure new work; Secure change orders; Value added change orders
Industry & Context.
Resolve issues; Facilitate escalation; Address potential problems; Manage risk; Investigate solutions; Establish project recovery plans; Resolve disputes
Able to travel, Travel will vary on project assignment, Projects may exist outside of assigned geography
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years of Engineering or trade school training, Installation, Service, Engineering or Commissioning experience, Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audience, Able to travel, Proficient in Project Management software, Proficient in financial accounting systems, Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office, Personal Computer working capabilities in Adobe Writer, Personal Computer working capabilities in Visio, Personal Computer working capabilities in basic Windows environment
Nice to Have
Five or more years of comprehensive technical and operational knowledge of the service business, Experience with smaller fast track retrofit, Experience with remodel projects, Experience with tenant improvement types of projects, BS in Electronics, BS in IT, BS in Construction Management, Equivalent field experience
What You'll Do.
Manage fire alarm installation projects
Manage security installation projects
Manage communications installation projects
Manage nurse call installation projects
Represent the company in client interactions
Represent the company in architect/engineer interactions
Oversee security installation projects
Communicate project progression from inception to completion
Manage project design
Manage project permits
Manage material delivery
Manage labor schedules
Manage field installation
Develop comprehensive project plan
Meet project schedules
Conduct Work in Progress meetings
Follow published codes
Follow unique project specifications
Ensure AHJ requirements are followed
Ensure departmental SOP procedures are followed
Coordinate change orders
Drive margin improvement
Plan assigned projects
Execute assigned projects
Control assigned projects
Oversee commissioning process
Resolve commissioning process issues
Facilitate escalation of product related problems
Secure new work from existing customer base
Secure change orders from existing customer base
Present proposals to customer
Act as technical resource for Sales
Assist sales in project development
Perform pre-bid reviews
Recruit resources for project team
Hire resources for project team
Develop resources for project team
Interface with Truck Based team(s)
Control manpower to proper staffing levels
Review contract Terms and Conditions
Interpret contract Terms and Conditions
Coordinate drawing layouts
Analyze financial reporting systems
Analyze project schedules
Address potential problems
Investigate solutions
Establish project recovery plans
Provide cost analysis reporting
Provide estimate analysis reporting
Manage allocation of costs to financial reporting systems
Use Johnson Controls standard tracking tools
Use Johnson Controls standard reporting tools
Communicate project progress to management
Communicate financial status to management
Investigate opportunities for improvements in project scope
Result in value added change orders
Perform associated cost estimates
Secure customer acceptance
Manage asset management
Manage progress billings
Oversee projects for compliance with specifications
Oversee projects for compliance with local codes
Oversee projects for compliance with installation techniques
Manage material procurement
Manage logistics processes
Provide high quality written communications
Ensure project document controls compliance
Develop long-term relationships with customers
Maintain long-term relationships with customers
Develop long-term relationships with subcontractors
Maintain long-term relationships with subcontractors
Attend job progress meetings
Ensure subcontractors understand expectations
Ensure transition to Johnson Controls Truck-based team
Coordinate performance of owner training requirements
Adhere to safety standards
Ensure Johnson Controls team members adhere to safety
Ensure subcontractors adhere to safety standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Client interactions; Architect/engineer interactions; Sales team collaboration; Truck Based team(s) interface; Customer relationships; Subcontractor relationships
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Technical material communication; Written communications
Process & Methodology
Project planning, Project execution, Project control, Budget management, Schedule management, Risk management, Project recovery, Cost analysis, Estimate analysis, Change orders, Proposals, Contract interpretation, Document controls
Full Job Description
**Responsibilities** Project Managers will be responsible for managing fire alarm, security, communications, and nurse call installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions. The PM primary responsibility for this position will be security installation projects. This person will oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation. Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets. Conducts _Work in Progress_ meetings. Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications. Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOP procedures are followed. Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor and management. Coordinates change orders and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job. **How you will do it** * Plans, executes and controls assigned projects. * Oversees the commissioning process to insure that it is performed in accordance with Johnson Controls standard practices. * Resolves issues where other parties impact commissioning process. * Facilitates escalation of product related problems. * Secures new work and change orders from the existing customer base. * Estimates work and presents proposals to the customer. * Acts as a technical resource for Sales on large projects. * Assists sales in project development efforts and performs pre-bid reviews. * Recruits, hires and develops resources to staff the project team. * Interfaces with the Truck Based team(s) to control manpower to proper staffing levels. * Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions. * Coordinates the drawing layouts / detailing for proper job installation. * Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems and manage r
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