Security Field Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Horsham, PA invites a seasoned Security Project Manager to lead moderately complex projects with medium to high priority. You will apply PMI-based methodologies, manage scope, schedule, cost, and vendor relationships, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

We seek candidates with at least five years in project management, preferably in security or construction, and an ability to obtain relevant certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• Travel as needed.
• 5 years Project Management - security industry (preferred) or new construction experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead moderately complex security projects with medium to high corporate priority.
• Provide subject matter expertise in project management, security system setup, scope definition, risk identification, and facilitation.
• Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction at all times.
• Present updates to management and customers on project progress and outcomes.
• May manage vendor relationships and ensure on-time, within-scope project closure.

Skills

Project management

Security industry experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

You will lead moderately complex security projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority. Provide subject matter expertise in areas including project management, security system setup, project scope definition, risk identification, security project methodology, prioritization, and facilitation. Maintain control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times. Present to management and/or customers on project updates, security project cycle, and encouraged results. May manage vendor relationships throughout the security installation. Ensure projects are closed on time and within scope.

How you will do it

Methodology - Understanding of Project Management Institute’s (PMI) methodology and key knowledge areas relevant to security projects; Integration, Scope, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications, Risk and Procurement Management.

Communication/Coordination - Responsible for communication and status reporting to project staff, customers, and Johnson Controls management in the realm of security projects. Responsible for work plan, leading project resources, duty assignment, responsibilities, scope of authority, and providing technical advice and problem resolution to all aspects of security project.

Fiscal

Responsible for tracking project expenditures and installation progress through reviews of status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules of plans as the need arises. Maintains full financial accountability to the security project; requires ability to forecast financial trends across the project, ability to understand internal Johnson Controls and external client cost structures, and integrate or translate to/from Johnson Controls accounting methodology using AIA standards.

Quality

Maintain project quality insecurity installations; conducting inspections of worksite, ensuring workmanship meets Johnson Controls installation required quality standards and expectations for security systems.

Customer Service

Provide adaptable, concise, and professional support to all customers and other personnel in security projects and ensure timely follow-up on all customer concerns and issues.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree or equivalent work experience of at least five years.
• Travel as needed.
• 5 years Project Management - security industry (preferred) or new construction experience.

Preferred

• Certifications preferred or ability to acquire certification within 6 months of employment in the position.
• CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager)
• PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional)

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,000-134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group,and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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