HVAC Service Mechanical Team Project Manager/Lead

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Service Mechanical Team Project Manager Lead to oversee mechanical retrofit projects, ensure safety compliance, and drive financial results. You will coordinate mechanics and subcontractors, develop proposals, and manage change orders with the customer base.

You will recruit staff, manage project schedules and budgets, and work with Sales as a technical resource. Travel is required and experience in HVAC retrofit is preferred to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of comprehensive technical knowledge in service business, especially retrofit/remodel/tenant improvement projects.
• Leads Mechanics on a portfolio of projects up to $2M in revenue.
• 2–4 years of engineering or trade-school training preferred.
• HVAC installation and service experience desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to explain technical info to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plans, executes and manages assigned mechanical projects.
• Oversees retrofit process per Johnson Controls standards and manages safety.
• Estimates mechanical work and presents proposals to customers; handles change orders.
• Recruits, hires and staffs project team; coordinates with subcontractors and truck-based teams.
• Monitors schedules, budgets and financial reporting; communicates progress to management.

Skills

HVAC systems

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Engineering training

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Adobe Writer

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Service Mechanical Team Project Manager Lead under general supervision is responsible for the overall execution and performance of mechanical retrofit projects. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management standardized procedures and processes and achieving financial results on assigned projects. Provides project coordination for day-to-day activities of Mechanics and sub-contractors. Secures new work and Change Orders from the existing customer base. Provides mechanical project estimating and estimating reviews. Acts as a technical resource for Sales. Responsible for overall project safety program compliance. The expectation is for the PTL to devote 50% of their time to development and 50% to project execution. How will you do it Plans, executes and manages assigned mechanical projects. Oversees the mechanical retrofit process to ensure that it is performed in accordance with Johnson Controls standard practices. Facilitates escalation of product related problems. Secures new work and change orders from the existing customer base. Estimates mechanical work and presents proposals to the customer. Acts as a technical resource for Sales. Assists sales in project development efforts and performs pre-bid reviews. Recruits, hires and supervises 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 with support teams on 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. Participates in monthly backlog review. 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. Consistently negotiate buy out of materials, equipment and subcontracts and resolve disputes. Manages material procurement, warehousing and logistics processes. Provides high-quality written communications. Ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards. Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers and subcontractors. Leads job progress meetings as required. Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project. Owns and manages project execution plan including updating the project schedule. Ensures close out transition to appropriate Johnson Controls Truck-based team is achieved. Coordinates performance of owner training requirements. Adheres to safety standards. Ensures that Johnson Controls team members, and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.

Minimal Requirements

Six 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. Leads assigned Mechanics on a portfolio of projects typically up to $2M in revenue. Two to four years of engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred. Installation and Service experience related to HVAC Mechanical systems and equipment is desired. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Strong Personal Computer capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment. Ability to secure the H1, H2, and H3 licenses within the first year. Travel is required and will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.

Preferred Requirements

Eight 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. Leads assigned Mechanics on a portfolio of projects typically $3- 4M in revenue. Two to four years of engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred. Installation and Service experience related to complex HVAC Mechanical systems and equipment is desired. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience. Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Strong Personal Computer capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment. Ability to secure the H1, H2, and H3 license within the first year. Travel is required and will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.

Salary and Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,400- $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location 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.

Company Overview

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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