Equipment CMS Project Manager

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a senior project leader to drive large-scale HVAC construction initiatives in the Washington, DC area. You will command cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure strict adherence to contract terms and schedules.

Travel to client sites is occasional; you will coordinate with sales, operations, and field teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, while pursuing change orders and additional revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Willingness and ability to travel; travel varies by project assignment and projects may exist outside the assigned geography
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment
• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry preferred
• Management experience with Mechanical Retrofits, BAS management, and HVAC Equipment highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex HVAC equipment construction projects valued at $3M or more
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for meetings and troubleshooting
• Support the Washington, DC market and travel to DC when needed
• Lead execution teams as the primary internal project leader
• Direct internal and external teams to successfully execute equipment projects
• Develop project schedules and execute projects according to plan
• Pursue additional work through change orders; prepare cost estimates, proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance
• Manage company HVAC mechanics and subcontractors
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions
• Analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address problems
• Communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management
• Manage risks, establish recovery plans, and resolve disputes
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts
• Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards
• Oversee construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques
• Manage material selection, ordering, procurement, and delivery schedules
• Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors
• Attend job progress meetings and ensure subcontractors understand project expectations
• Coordinate resource allocation with sales, operations, construction management, installation, systems, service, and branch project teams
• Ensure field engineering and commissioning comply with established standards
• Facilitate escalation of product-related problems
• Assist area management and sales with project development
• Coordinate customer training requirements
• For select bundled projects, direct truck-based teams, support sales, perform cost estimating, scheduling, and project management

Skills

Project Management

HVAC Equipment Management

Cost Estimation

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Associates Degree with equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Writer

Visio

Windows Environment

Job description

• Lead large, complex HVAC equipment construction projects valued at $3M or more


• Travel occasionally to customer sites for meetings and troubleshooting


• Support the Washington, DC market and travel to DC when needed


• Lead execution teams as the primary internal project leader


• Direct internal and external teams to successfully execute equipment projects


• Develop project schedules and execute projects according to plan


• Support Project Engineers and System Application Engineers in evaluating contractual scope and impacts of client bulletins, field directives, and schedule changes


• Pursue additional work through change orders; prepare cost estimates, proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance


• Manage company HVAC mechanics and subcontractors


• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow


• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions


• Analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address problems


• Communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management


• Manage risks, establish recovery plans, and resolve disputes


• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts


• Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards


• Oversee construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques


• Manage material selection, ordering, procurement, and delivery schedules


• Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors


• Attend job progress meetings and ensure subcontractors understand project expectations


• Coordinate resource allocation with sales, operations, construction management, installation, systems, service, and branch project teams


• Ensure field engineering and commissioning comply with established standards


• Facilitate escalation of product-related problems


• Assist area management and sales with project development


• Coordinate customer training requirements


• For select bundled projects, direct truck-based teams, support sales, perform cost estimating, scheduling, and project management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience


• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience


• Willingness and ability to travel; travel varies by project assignment and projects may exist outside the assigned geography


• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems


• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment


• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry preferred


• Management experience with Mechanical Retrofits, BAS management, and HVAC Equipment highly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing large HVAC equipment construction projects, including project scheduling, cost management, and compliance with contract specifications. Proficient in leading teams, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and utilizing project management software to ensure successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management


• HVAC Equipment Management


• Cost Estimation


• Contract Negotiation


• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management Software


• Financial Accounting Systems


• Cost Estimation


• Project Scheduling


• HVAC Equipment Management

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication


• Written Communication


• Problem Solving


• Team Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Building Construction Industry


• Mechanical Retrofits


• BAS Management


• Contract Compliance


• Customer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office


• Adobe Writer


• Visio


• Windows Environment