Junior Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in smart and sustainable buildings as an Operations Administrative Support. You will assist in project coordination, documentation, and customer communication while thriving in a collaborative environment. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive product and on-the-job training

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• 3 to 5 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Managers and Project Managers with coordination and documentation.
• Monitor status of small projects and communicate with customers.
• Handle accounts payable and time entry for field crew.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Word

EXCEL

Power Point

ACE

OAsys

Job Cost Systems

Job description

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join our winning team and pave the way for a bright future. With our extensive reach across various industries worldwide, our teams are uniquely positioned to support and empower you. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join the Johnson Controls family and thrive in a culture that values your voice and ideas.

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Here's What We Have To Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings plan, medical, dental, and vision care - available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).
  
  

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Construction Managers and Project Managers with coordination/ documentation, ordering of equipment for Install base projects including day-to-day general office duties as assigned for fire alarm, suppression and sprinkler.

How You Will Do It

• Operations Administrative Support uploading and Maintaining Projects and Contracts via Job Design/ BBI
• Monitor status of small projects (fire alarm, suppression, sprinkler)
• Communicate with customers and sale reps as to when material and/or labor is required
• Ensure that required engineering is performed to meet customer expectations
• Coordinate with TIS supervisor and/or construction manager customer’s labor requirements
• Order equipment, ensure that customer receives material when needed
• Report to department managers project status
• Process change orders, releasing equipment, filing, Certificate of Insurance, Warranty Letters
• Billing of projects; compiling back-ups such as Certified Payroll, work tickets etc.
• Handling customer/ contract disputes as needed
• Coordinate delivery of equipment to the job site
• Coordinate delivery of close-out documents
• Creation of purchase orders for subcontractors
• Procurement and verification of project schedules
• Attend work in progress meetings
• Tracking of project RFI’s, change orders and other pertinent documentation
• Coordination/ Follow Ups with Sales Team in regard to project bookings; releasing of jobs from COE/ Credit holds etc.
• Assist with Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Act as the facilitator and point-person for information sharing between OTC, District, and select customers as directed by ACSM
• Support Dispute Resolution in resolving disputes when requested by the AR Collectors or the Dispute team
• Contact customers when identified as necessary as part of DMS or for very simple reasons
• Responsible for accounts payable
• Responsible for new vendor set up
• Time entry / payroll for field crew and project managers
• Cost transfers
  
  

What we look for

Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, EXCEL, Power Point.
• Knowledge of ACE, OAsys, Job Cost Systems.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize among assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and self-motivating.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• Positive Attitude, Punctual and Accountable
• Experience dealing with customers
  
  

Preferred

• Associates Degree preferred
• 3 to 5 years of related experience
• Experience in a high-volume, customer service-oriented position
• Electrical/ Construction industry experience is helpful