Field Project Manager-Fire

1 week ago


East Case, United States Johnson Controls Full time

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away

What we offer

  • Competitive salary

  • 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

Project Managers are responsible for managing fire alarm, security, communications, and sprinkler installation projects in commercial, educational, healthcare and industrial facilities, positively representing the company in all client and architect/engineer interactions.  The PM oversees and communicates project progression from inception to completion including design, permits, material delivery, labor schedules, and field installation.  Develops a comprehensive project plan to meet schedules and budgets.  Conducts Work in Progress meetings.  Understands and follows all published codes, standards, and unique project specifications.  Ensures AHJ requirements and departmental/SOX procedures are followed.  Convey a sense of professionalism, fairness, and concern for customers, labor and management.  Coordinates change orders and drives toward overall margin improvement on every job.

This project manager position will also require managing service contract work for a large client which will include but not be limited to the following activities, requesting inspection schedules, monitor and manage inspection schedules, manage and follow up on repair quotes, ensure repairs are completed and retested in a timely manner.  

How you will do it

  • Methodology - Understanding of Project Management methodology and key knowledge areas: 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 management. 

  • Responsible for work plan, managing project resources, duty assignment, responsibilities, scope of authority and provides technical advice and problem resolution to all aspects of project. 

  • Fiscal - Responsible for tracking projects expenditures and installation progress through reviews of status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules of plans as required. Maintains full financial accountability to project; requires ability to forecast financial trends across project, ability to understand internal and external client cost structures and integrate or translate to/from Simplex-Grinnell accounting methodology using AIA standards. 

  • Quality - Maintain full accountability to project quality; conducting inspections of work site, ensuring workmanship meets installation required quality standards and expectations. 

  • Customer Service - Provide responsive, concise, and professional support to all customers and other personnel and ensure timely follow-up on all customer concerns and issues.

What we look for

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, or equivalent field.

  • Five years fire protection, construction, alarm/detection, or related project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical, and electrical documents.

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments with a strong adherence to deadlines.

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, both with internal and external customers.

  • Possess a strong and active working knowledge of MS Excel. Be able to create tracking spreadsheets, reference data in other spreadsheets and create macros.

  • Must be organized, detail oriented and self-motivating.

  • Must have the ability to interact effectively with employees and customers in difficult situations.

  • Able to travel at least 30% of the time.

  • If hired, candidate is required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no later than his/her start date.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of NFPA and IEC standards, Underwriter’s requirements and applicable building codes preferred.

  • NICET Level II or higher preferred



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