Project Executive - Sustainable Infrastructure

1008 Johnson Controls Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Program Manager to oversee large construction programs in the Los Angeles area. You will lead the program development, schedule adherence, and risk mitigation while ensuring safety and compliance across multiple delivery teams.

With 15–20 years of PM/CM experience and familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office, you will drive client satisfaction, manage budgets above $10M, and present performance to executives. Some travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture.
• MBA and/or Masters in Project Management are desired.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is also desired.
• High-level Construction Management process competencies.
• CMAA CM Professional certification or AIC professional constructors certification desired.
• Experience in AMI and utility metering field desired.
• 15 to 20 years of direct PM/CM experience in Building Construction.
• Ability to manage large programs of $10M+ with multiple disciplines.
• Proven track record of delivering large/complex projects on time and budget.
• Ability to lead and coordinate construction from concept to completion.
• Strong contract language & project accounting understanding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong presentations.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and relocate as needed.
• Familiar with Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office, Adobe Writer, Visio.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall performance of Johnson Controls’ larger projects.
• Organize the program development effort and monitoring progress against plan.
• Represent Johnson Controls to exceed customer satisfaction and safety compliance.
• Lead Project Delivery Teams and coordinate with Sponsors, Business Development and Delivery Teams.
• Develop and maintain the Program Management Plan and risk recovery plans.
• Mentor project teams and assess training needs for future leaders.
• Provide timely reporting of projects via systems reporting.
• Present to Executive Management on performance and forecast.
• Manage subcontracting strategies and relationships with major subs.
• Oversee scope management and resource allocation to meet objectives.
• Ensure document controls meet contract requirements.
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen relationships.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Contract language understanding

Project budgeting

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

MBA or Masters in Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Visio

Adobe Writer

Job description

What you will do

Under general direction, manages the overall performance of Johnson Control’s larger projects. Organizes the program development effort, development of the management plan and monitoring progress against the plan. Identifies actions required to be taken in the event of deviation from the plan. Adheres to Johnson Controls standardized procedures and processes. Represents Johnson Controls and its interests to exceed customer satisfaction. Responsible for the overall safety program compliance.

How you will do it

Primary leadership for the overall program and associated Project Delivery Teams. Works with Project Sponsors, Business Development, Project Development and Project Delivery Teams to identify and deliver program objectives. Overall responsibility for Program Management Plan. Responsible to be forward thinking, alert, and reactive to business practices rendering poor or damaging results (i.e. inadequate schedules, delinquent/inappropriate buy-out, submittal approval, invoice approval, manpower, etc.) Manages risks and works with Project Delivery Teams to establish project recovery plans. Mentors project team and assess training needs to benefit future project leaders. Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of assigned projects via operational and financial systems reporting. Makes presentations to Executive Management on current and forecasted performance. Evaluates and reviews overall subcontracting strategies. Maintains relationships with the Principals of the major subcontractors. Oversees monthly performance evaluations of strategic programs through the CM Project Enterprise System and provides reports to management. Overall responsibility for the scope management (planning, definition, verification, change control) process. Responsible for coordination with Corporate and Region level Installation Managers for allocating resources to meet program objectives. Responsible for overall program asset management including collections, cost control, progress billings and payables. Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements. Continually seeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree (Masters or Professional registration preferred) in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture.
• MBA and/or Masters in Project Management are desired.
• Certification as a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) is also desired.
• High-level Construction Management process competencies.
• Certification as a CM Professional of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or Certification as a Professional Constructor by the American Institute of Constructors, and professional recognition within selected Industries are desired.
• Experience in the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and utility metering field is desired.
• Minimum 15 to 20 years of direct Project Management/Construction Management experience in Building Construction Industry.
• Proven advanced Construction/ Project management skills and ability to manage large programs of $10M or greater, including experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges often requiring knowledge of many different disciplines.
• These skills include: Must have a proven track record of being able to manage very large and complex projects within time constrains and budget requirements.
• Must have the skills to manage, coordinate and supervise the construction process from the conceptual development stage through construction.
• Must possess a high level understanding of contract language and project accounting.
• High-level competence in written and verbal communication.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to large audiences.
• Able to lead and direct diverse teams.
• Must possess personality traits that enable the successful collaboration with Owners, Architects, Engineers, etc., who are involved in the planning and design process.
• Able to relocate to program or project as assigned.
• Familiarity with standard construction industry software, including scheduling with Primavera P6, MS Project and project reporting software. Also, strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.
• Up to 50% travel within territory.

Benefits

• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Hiring Salary Range

$107,100 - $161,100 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/tomorrowneedsyou.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $107,100 - $161,100 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This is your chances. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. The company may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates.

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