Field Project Manager

Posted:
11/10/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

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

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What you will do

Leads moderately complex projects that generally have been assigned a medium to high corporate priority.  Provides subject matter expertise in areas including project management, setup of local project offices, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Maintains control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. May manage vendor relationships throughout the installation. Ensures projects are closed on time and in scope. 


How you will do it

  • Project Managers are responsible for managing fire alarm, security and communications 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. 

What we look for

Required 

  • 3+ years fire protection, electrical installation, construction, 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 among 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.


Preferred

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

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

  • NICET Level II or higher preferred

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