Remote Controls Project Manager – Mechanical Lead

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Employee discounts

Bonus plan

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the United States is seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the local area, with on-site execution and travel to customer sites as needed. You will own project outcomes with a focus on safety, quality, and profitability, coordinating with sales, installation, engineering, and subcontractors to keep work moving smoothly.

Candidates should have a PMI/PMP plan within two years, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the building construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and multiple scopes of work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong PC skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project, as well as Adobe Writer, Visio, and the basic Windows environment.
• Commitment to obtain PMI/PMP certification within two years of employment.
• Ability to manage a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges across multiple disciplines.
• Willingness to travel as required by project assignment, including projects outside your assigned geography.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary on-site execution effort for assigned mechanical construction projects and coordinate the project team through completion.
• Support sales and project development activities early in the TAS and development process, including strategy input, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Develop project schedules and manage execution against plan.
• Review contractual scope of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Pursue change orders actively, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.
• Manage costs, billings, collections, and project financial performance to support profitability and positive cash flow.
• Review contract terms and conditions, analyze project reporting, and escalation issues when needed.
• Manage risks, prepare recovery plans, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.
• Maintain project document controls in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Oversee construction work for compliance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate selection, ordering, and delivery schedules for materials procured for assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with CMS, HVAC installation, systems, and branch mechanical project team leaders to align resources and support project objectives.
• Coordinate customer training requirements and facilitate escalation of product-related issues when needed.
• For select projects, provide direction to truck-based teams or self-perform project support activities as required by the assignment.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Leadership

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree or Associate degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PM software

Job description

Johnson Controls in the United States is seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the local area, with on-site execution and travel to customer sites as needed. You will own project outcomes with a focus on safety, quality, and profitability, coordinating with sales, installation, engineering, and subcontractors to keep work moving smoothly.

Candidates should have a PMI/PMP plan within two years, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS