Controls Project Manager: Remote-Ready Mechanical Builds

Alloy Enterprises; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the local area with some remote work and travel to client sites as needed.

You will be responsible for profitable project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, within scope and budget, and compliance with contract and safety requirements. A PMI/PMP certification is encouraged, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum of eight years of direct project management experience in the building construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and multiple scopes of work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary on-site execution effort for assigned mechanical construction projects and coordinate the project team through completion.
• Support sales and project development activities early in the TAS and development process, including strategy input, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Develop project schedules and manage execution against plan.
• Review contractual scope of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Pursue change orders actively, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.
• Manage costs, billings, collections, and project financial performance to support profitability and positive cash flow.
• Review contract terms and conditions, analyze project reporting, and elevate issues when needed.
• Manage risks, prepare recovery plans, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.
• Maintain project document controls in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Oversee construction work for compliance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate selection, ordering, and delivery schedules for materials procured for assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with CMS, HVAC installation, systems, and branch mechanical project team leaders to align resources and support project objectives.
• Coordinate customer training requirements and facilitate escalation of product-related issues when needed.
• For select projects, provide direction to truck-based teams or self-perform project support activities as required by the assignment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Schedule management

Budgeting

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering/CM degree

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Adobe Writer

Visio

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the local area with some remote work and travel to client sites as needed.

You will be responsible for profitable project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, within scope and budget, and compliance with contract and safety requirements. A PMI/PMP certification is encouraged, with travel as needed.