Senior Project Manager

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Vacation & holidays

Full benefits from day one

Training opportunities

Zero Harm safety culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Construction Project Manager, Controls, to lead profitable execution of assigned controls and mechanical projects while prioritizing safety, quality, schedule performance, and financial results.

You will oversee projects from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating with sales teams, installation managers, field operations, subcontractors, and customers to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a construction/engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of direct project management experience in building construction.
• Experience managing complex projects with schedule, budget, and client relationships.
• Proficient with project management software and MS Office.
• PMI/PMP certification or willingness to obtain within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through completion as primary execution leader.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, billings, and cash flow for profitability.
• Coordinate with sales, installation managers, field ops, subcontractors and customers.
• Review contracts and change orders to ensure compliant execution.
• Provide regular progress updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Associate degree/Trade certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Johnson Controls helps customers create smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings. As a Construction Project Manager, Controls, you will lead the profitable execution of assigned controls and mechanical projects while maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction, safety, quality, schedule performance, and financial results.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Check us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls

What you will do

In this role, you will oversee projects from pre-construction support through project closeout. You will collaborate with sales teams, installation managers, field operations, subcontractors, and customers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while meeting Johnson Controls' operational and financial objectives.

• Lead assigned projects as the primary execution leader, coordinating activities from project planning through completion.
• Support project development efforts by contributing to project strategy, value engineering initiatives, scope enhancements, risk assessments, and vendor selection activities.
• Review project contracts, client bulletins, field directives, and schedule revisions to ensure accurate project execution and effective change management.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, billings, collections, and cash flow to achieve profitability goals.
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, risks, and issues, providing regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Prepare, negotiate, and issue subcontracts while maintaining documentation and contract compliance in accordance with Johnson Controls standards.
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, local codes, industry standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement, ordering, and delivery schedules to support efficient project execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Represent Johnson Controls professionally during customer meetings, project reviews, and progress discussions.
• Coordinate customer training, commissioning activities, field engineering support, and issue resolution efforts to ensure project success.
• Utilize Microsoft Project and other project management tools to plan activities, track progress, identify risks, and drive execution.
• Develop and implement recovery plans when project performance, schedule, or scope challenges arise.
• Partner closely with Owner and Contractor Sales Managers, Branch Installation Managers, Controls Mechanical Services (CMS), HVAC Installation Managers, Systems Team Leaders, and field personnel to align priorities and remove execution barriers.
• Ensure engineering, installation, and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with established standards and facilitate escalation of product or system-related issues when required.
• Demonstrate Johnson Controls values through a commitment to safety, accountability, integrity, customer focus, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What we look for

• Required Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field; or an Associate's degree and/or Trade School Certification with equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct project management experience within the building construction industry.
• Experience managing complex construction projects with responsibility for schedule, budget, customer relationships, and project execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience using project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and standard Windows-based business applications.
• Ability to travel as required based on project assignment, including projects outside assigned geographic areas.
• PMI/PMP certification or willingness to obtain certification within two years of employment.
• Preferred Experience managing Mechanical Retrofit, Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC Controls, Fire, or Security system projects.
• Experience supporting pre-construction activities, including estimating, project planning, scheduling, and sales support.
• Knowledge of large-scale controls or BAS projects requiring coordination across multiple trades and stakeholder groups.
• PMP certification.
• Experience leading projects in occupied commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, or mission-critical environments.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k), beginning on day one.
• Fifteen (15) days of vacation in the first year, plus company holidays and sick time.
• Career development, training, and cross-functional growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Employee discount programs.
• Commitment to employee safety through our Zero Harm culture.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $72,000-$134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. 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: https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us #LI-AA2 Johnson Controls International plc. 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, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.