Metro Market Lead Systems Specialist

Johnson Controls, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Bonus plan based on performance

Job summary

A leading technology and security firm is seeking a Metro Market Lead Systems Specialist II in San Diego, CA. The role involves overseeing the execution of projects in the Fire and Security industry, focusing on project delivery and financial management. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in project management and are expected to maintain strong customer relationships. The hiring salary ranges from $97,000 to $132,000 with a competitive bonus plan and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience required.
• 4-6 years of field experience in the Fire and Security industry preferred.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects and manage their execution.
• Perform cost estimating and maintain positive cash flow.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Communicate project status to management.

Skills

Project management experience

Customer satisfaction focus

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant field experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you will do

As a Metro Market Lead Systems Specialist II, you are responsible for profitable execution of assigned projects, including project delivery, estimating, and financial management. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Following standardized project management procedures, you will determine optimum resource levels needed to meet schedule milestones and monitor workforce levels. You will have your hand on the project pulse at all times, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented and that change orders are approved prior to performance of work. You will be responsible for implementing site safety and security procedures and will play an active role in developing the safety program.

How you will do it

• Act as the primary on-site leader assigned projects.
• Perform cost estimating, project scheduling and project management activities; maintain positive cash flow.
• Ensure projects are properly executed, as budgeted, and billed in a timely manner within scope of the contract.
• Manage the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Proactively work to establish advantageous long-term customer and contractor relationships.
• Interface with customer throughout the project life cycle to gain feedback on customer satisfaction.
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Provide leadership by demonstrating focus on exceeding customers’ expectations.
• Communicate project status to management, providing forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin for the PC execution.
• Actively pursue additional business through change orders; perform associated cost estimates, prepare proposals and negotiate final settlement price and customer acceptance.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts; foster and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors.
• Coordinates customer-training requirements; provides proper documentation and manuals as needed.
• Adhere to all Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, demonstrating a high degree of safety awareness for all Johnson Controls employees and worksite-based subcontractors.

What we look for

Desired competencies/behaviors:

You are leader, at your best when called upon to think strategically. You communicate well with audiences at all levels, both internal and external. You take ownership of issues and are able to move simultaneously between diverse tasks with tact, cooperation, and persistence. Your proven organizational and time management skills mean you are able to regroup as priorities and objectives change. Customer satisfaction is your highest priority.

Required Qualifications

Previous PM experience (2 years minimum)

Preferred Skills/Education/Experience

• 4-6 years field experience in the Fire and Security industry.
• Experience with basic project accounting or costing principles
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$97,000-$132,000 (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