Remote Project Controls Manager – Live Anywhere in the posted US Central States

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 and bonus

• Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 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

• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

• Check us Out: A Day in the Life of the Building of the Future 

What you will do

As Project Controls Manager, you will serve as a trusted resource for construction projects and the primary liaison between operations team and Senior Management. This highly visible and fast-paced position is charged with financial reporting, compliance, and processing responsibilities over projects ranging in size from $1 million to $1 billion in contract value.

How you will do it

This position will report directly to the Operations Manager. This individual will be in the middle of the action, working directly on our project sites and closely collaborating with our project team and trade partners.

•  Assist with project setup, closeout, and owner contract review and readiness

• Prepare cost reports as needed

• Key performance indicator monitoring 

• Process innovation and improvement

• Project cash-flow monitoring

• Change Order Monitoring & Reconciliation

• Support activities related to contract administration, change orders, procurement, schedule, and financial reporting

• Have thorough knowledge of the company's contracts and understanding of all parties involved

• Support, train, and develop project team members

• Prepare and submit monthly job status reports that outline project priorities and issues

• Support project close-out of project, including turnover of manuals and warranties and preparation of final payment documents for subcontractors

• Establish a deadline and monitor the progress of the project

• Drive a culture of safety on the project site 

• Support the company’s acquisition of new work by participating in proposals and presentations

• Provide leadership to foster an environment of inclusion and diversity

• Understand and implement accepted Planning & Scheduling Best Practices 

• Analyze drawings, specifications, and statements of work in the preparation and acceptance of usable Baseline schedules for construction.

• Monitor multiple project schedules being developed and updated by Operations staff and provide guidance as necessary.

• Interact with the Operations team and represent Johnson Controls, Inc. and its partners in the best manner to owners, subcontractors, and their representatives.

• Support the development of conceptual bid and proposal schedules with executive management and present to selection committees if required.

• Utilize analytics to identify and report on project trends.

• Evaluate the actual construction status relative to proposed plan.

• Analyze and communicate the impact of changes to the schedule.

• Prepare Time Impact Analyses per recommended practices by commonly accepted standards.

• Travel to project sites up to 50%.

• Develop and deliver specialized Planning, Scheduling and other Project Controls training for Johnson Controls, Inc.

• Critique, create, and recommend improvements to departmental policies and procedures. 

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other business-related fields or similar relevant work experience

• Minium 3-5 years’ experience in MEP Construction

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Careful attention to detail and reliability of output

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced team environment

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and MS Project

• Alignment to Johnson Controls, Inc. Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes 

Preferred

• Highly motivated individual with strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills

• PMP Certification preferred

• Management experience with projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems is desired. HVAC is highly preferred.

#LI-JR22

#LI-Remote

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-Onsite

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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.