Field Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead fire alarm, security, communications, and nurse call installation projects across diverse facilities.

The role focuses on security installation projects, overseeing full lifecycle from design to field installation with adherence to codes, SOPs, and safety standards. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and pursue change orders while maintaining professional client interactions.

Qualifications

• Two years of engineering or trade school training preferred.
• Experience in HVAC controls, BAS management, fire or security systems is desired.
• Proficient in project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Travel will vary by project assignment; may exist outside geography.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and control assigned projects from inception to completion.
• Oversee commissioning to Johnson Controls standards and resolve issues.
• Coordinate change orders and drive margin improvement on projects.
• Prepare and present cost estimates and proposals to customers.
• Staff projects by recruiting and developing team members.
• Interface with trucking teams to ensure proper staffing levels.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Travel ability

MS Office suite

Contract terms interpretation

Education

Two years of engineering or trade school training

BS in Electronics / IT / Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Adobe Writer

Visio

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 risk. Investigates solutions and establishes project recovery plans.
• Provides ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting. Manages allocation of costs to financial reporting systems.
• Uses Johnson Controls standard tracking and reporting tools to effectively communicate project progress and financial status to management.
• Proactively investigates opportunities for improvements in the project scope that will result in value added change orders.
• Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and secures customer acceptance.
• Responsible for asset management including collections, cost control, progress billings and payables.
• Oversees assigned projects for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
• Uses negotiation skills to consistently resolve disputes.
• Manages material procurement, warehousing and logistics processes.
• Provides high quality written communications.
• Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
• Ensures transition to appropriate Johnson Controls Truck-based team is achieved.
• Coordinates performance of owner training requirements.
• Adheres to safety standards.
• Insures that Johnson Controls team members, and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.

What we look for

Required

• Two years of Engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred. Installation, Service, Engineering or Commissioning experience related to HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, Security management, and Mechanical systems is desired.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience. Able to travel.
• This will vary on project assignment.
• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.
• Travel will vary on project assignment.
• Projects may exist outside of assigned geography

Preferred

• Five or more years of comprehensive, technical and operational knowledge of the service business, particularly related to smaller fast track retrofit, remodel and tenant improvement types of projects.
• BS in Electronics, IT, Construction Management or equivalent field experience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $102,800-$154,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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