Head of Project Management

Controls Project Manager

Under general direction, The Controls Project Manager acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including: costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains both customer satisfaction and profitable and accurate project financial results. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary. Ensures work performed is in compliance with the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and applicable Local, State, and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

Ensures installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors. Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes. Manages the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned via our web-based tool process. Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms, and conditions. Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes. Provides job site coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls standards and project requirements. Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation. Manages costs, billings, and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow through best business practices and continuous improvement metrics. Provides coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, and System Designers. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within the scope of the contract. Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin. Sends warranty letters to JCI customers upon substantial completion of the project and ensures proper execution of warranty. Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects. Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation. Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost-efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations. Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

For Controls Project Manager I: Minimum of a technical associate's degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience. Must have applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience. Strong personal computer skills. Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting preferred.

For Controls Project Manager II: All of the above with a minimum of a technical associate's degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent related field experience in the industry.