Project Manager (Construction/Integrated Security) - Traveling (Job number: 1342)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Rapid City (SD); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal project management firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee electronic security system projects for U.S. Air Force bases. This role requires travel and involves managing multiple projects, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets, while providing leadership on-site. Candidates need project management experience in the construction industry, technical competency in Electronic Security Systems, and strong financial management skills. A Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications are preferred.

Benefits

Housing provided near project site

Daily per diem while at project site

3 weeks of paid vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in building construction or facilities maintenance.
• Technical evaluation of Electronic Security Systems.
• Ability to obtain required government security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution at the site for assigned projects.
• Prepare cost estimates and ensure projects are completed on-time and within budget.
• Communicate project progress and resolve disputes.

Skills

Project management experience

Technical competency in Electronic Security Systems

Ability to manage multiple projects

Financial management experience

Proficient in Project Management software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

PgMP, PMI or PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a traveling Project Manager (Construction) for our federal team. This role is primarily responsible for managing electronic and integrated security system projects (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc) for U.S. Air Force base projects at various bases across the U.S. Uniquely, this role will begin at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota for approximately 2 years to complete the installation/retrofit of the security systems and also some civil/construction related projects included.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Remote / Virtual with ability to travel extensively. Will primarily support long-term assignments, typically 6 months to a year in duration. Housing is provided by the company near the project site along with daily per diem.

• Primary location will be at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota in Rapid City, SD. (2 years)

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 based on experience (this does not include the daily per diem while at the project site)

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment. Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 3 floating holidays, 5 sick days, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year. (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total)

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Serve as a primary leader on-site for execution on assigned projects. Assists with development of project schedules and executes them according to plan.
• Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts
• Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety.
• Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursues growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes
• Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals
• Ensures Technicians, subcontractors and other site personnel complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers
• Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow
• Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required
• Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts
• Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation
• Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
• Coordinates customer-training requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Project management experience in the building construction or facilities maintenance industry
• Technical competency and experience working with commercial or industrial Electronic Security Systems (EES) to include evaluation of contractual scope, specification interruption, change order management, basic design, and installation standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience managing project financials (P&L management experience)
• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Management experience with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project requirements
• Experience managing civil/constructions projects highly desirable
• Experience managing large projects (in excess of $10 million)
• Experience working with SCIF environments
• Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards
• Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience
• PgMP, PMI or PMP certification strongly preferred
• Industry Electronic/Integrated Security System certification, licenses, and/or training (Softwarehouse C-cure 9000, Lenel, Bosch BVMS, Vindicator, etc)

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.