Plant Project Manager

jci; Nisku; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls’ Data Center Solutions group seeks a Project Coordinator to support PMs with equipment, resources, and information for upcoming projects. You will maintain budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications to ensure deadlines are met.

You will participate in design meetings, manage resources, and track costs while coordinating with clients and internal teams. Strong organization and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct work experience in construction projects or project coordination.
• Direct work experience leading projects in manufacturing space.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office & Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in gathering equipment, resources, and information.
• Maintain budgets and work schedules and track deadlines.
• Participate in design meetings and propose improvements.
• Plan and manage team goals, schedules, and information.
• Direct project correspondences and prepare proposals and emails.
• Communicate with clients to define project requirements and scope.
• Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving measures.
• Lead weekly project syncs and manage outsourcing activities.

Skills

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Organization

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Documentation management

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Excel

MS Office

Job description

What you will do:

Supporting Johnson Controls’ Data Center Solutions group, you will support the Project Manager in gathering equipment, resources, and information to implement upcoming projects. You will also maintain budgets and work schedules and participate in shareholder meetings while ensuring all deadlines for certain projects are met.

How you will do it:

• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements as needed.
• Evaluate potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions.
• Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information.
• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track.
• Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and
• Stored.
• Direct project correspondences by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting
• minutes and emails.
• Communicate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Roles & Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact between stakeholders and the project team
• Define project scope by working with stakeholders to establish the project objectives and success criteria
• Develop a detailed project plan/schedule outlining tasks, timelines, resources and milestones
• Identify, acquire and manage required project resources
• Determine tools needed to effectively complete project tasks
• Responsible for leading the project team and ensuring all members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities
• Identify potential risks that could impact the project and work with the project team to develop strategies to mitigate or manage the identified risks
• Address and resolve any conflicts or issues within the project team
• Facilitate regular status meetings with project team members and stakeholders when necessary
• Oversee the execution of tasks, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
• Monitor progress against the project plan, identifying any deviations and addressing them promptly.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards and quality.
• Keep stakeholders informed about project status, changes, and issues.
• Prepare and present regular reports on project progress, risks, and performance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation for reference and compliance.
• Quickly address any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Estimate project costs and develop a budget.
• Monitor, track and control project expenses to stay within budget.
• Provide regular updates on financial status to stakeholders.
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed and meet the project objectives and receive approval from stakeholders to close the project.
• Conduct a post-project review to evaluate what went well and what could be improved
• Ensure that all project knowledge is transferred to relevant stakeholders or teams for future reference.

Silent-Aire Specific Roles & Responsibilities:

Single Point Accountability (SPA) for Project

Customer Report Out at Launch:

o POC daily completion

o Units wrapped tracker against daily target

o Labor allocation - needs vs actual (weekly is fine)

Internal Responsibilities:

o Lead Project kick-off

o Confirm / Track MERP adherence

o Lead Weekly project sync utilizing Project Plan (Smartsheet, Excel or MS Project)

o Lead any major outsourcing activities with JCI Procurement team

o Lead any plant line moves (between buildings, etc)

o Ensure the following core documents are complete / available to team on-time:

Inspection Test Plan (ITP) - PM SPA

APQP Workbook (DFMEA, PFMEA, PFD, CP) - Engineering / Quality SPA

Engineering Construction Package - Engineering SPA

BOM - Engineering SPA

Order Entry (OE) input & review - OE Team SPA

Audit hours & material adherence (financial focus)

What we look for

Required:

• Travel may be required to job sites on occasions including extended overnights, before/after normal work hours, and weekends
• Occasional travel to field worksite locations may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Occasional travel is required, including international travel. Must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain a passport
• 2+ years of direct work experience in construction projects or project coordination
• Direct work experience leading projects in manufacturing space
• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
• Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Team‑management and leadership skills
• Documentation management and ability to use project management tools
• Attention to details even under pressure
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft office & Smartsheet

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