Systems Project Mgr I

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A Fortune 100 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader offering solutions in automotive systems and facility management and controls. We've been consistently recognized as one of the world's 100 best-managed companies. Our family includes more than 118,000 employees on six continents. Their health and safety is paramount to our success. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to excellence.

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RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Systems Major

Projects. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget

and within scope of the contract. Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling

change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local 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. Responsible for

following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes.

Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Acts as the primary on-site leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Develops

project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.

2. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field

directives and / or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change

orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final

settlement price and customer acceptance.

3. Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and

accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.

4. Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.

5. Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address

potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial

status to management as required.

6. Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes

with minimal need for escalation.

7. Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.

8. Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and

JCI standards.

9. Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and

installation techniques.

10.Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the

projects assigned.

11.Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants,

prime contractors and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.

Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.

12.Coordinates with the Regional Installation Manager and / or Systems Team Leader for

allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives. Ensures any engineering and

commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established

standards. Facilitates escalation of product related problems.

13.Assists Branch Manager and / or sales in project development efforts.

14.Coordinates customer-training requirements.

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REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering,

Construction Management or Architecture or an Associates Degree with equivalent work

related experience and minimum of five years of direct project management experience in

the Building Construction Industry. Management experience with projects related to

HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems

is desired. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to

communicate technical material to a non-technical audience. Able to travel. This will vary

on project assignment. Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting

systems. Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power

point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment. Travel will vary on project

assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.