{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0cfd358a3d13186ead34f20a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0cfd358a3d13186ead34f20a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0cfd358a3d13186ead34f20a","title":"Associate Project Manager-Fire","description":"Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team\nAs 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! 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!\nWhat we offer\nCompetitive salary and bonus plan\nPaid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year\nComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one\nExtensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources\nEncouraging and collaborative team environment\nDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy\nCheck us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls\nWhat you will do\nUnder general direction from Installation/Operations Manager and/or Project Manager, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned small dollar Fire Install Projects. Works with Sales and Operations Leadership and other teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the project development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed.\nProvides work direction to project execution teams that may include Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Project Coordinators, Estimators and Subcontractors to ensure that the assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within scope of the contract. Responsible for maintaining a positive cash flow and actively pursuing selling change orders.\nEnsures work performed complies 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.\nHow you will do it\nEnsures that Johnson Controls resources and our subcontractor/vendor resources are adhering to the site / JCI safety policies, whichever is more stringent.\nManages the scope, costs, resources, and risks on assigned projects to deliver the projects on time and within the budget.\nActs as the primary onsite leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Develops Project Execution Plan,including but not limited to;Work Breakdown Structure, Organizational Chart, Safety Plan, Project Schedules, Issues/Risk Logs, and Staffing Requirements to execute projects according to the plan.\nEvaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued instructions/notices, field directives and/or project schedule changes. Actively pursues change orders for said changes and additional opportunities. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals, and negotiates final settlement price as well as customer acceptance.\nManages project related accounts payable, billing, and collections. Completes project billing with the assistance of the project coordinator in a timely and accurate format to the client to maintain positive cash flow.\nReviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions to ensure work is completed to customer satisfaction and JCI standards.\nAnalyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required.\nManages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.\nPrepares RFPs, negotiates, and issues subcontracts.\nEnsures project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards.\nOversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.\nManages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.\nDevelops 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.\nCoordinates with the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Construction Manager 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.\nAssists Installation/Operations Manager and/or sales in project development efforts.\nProvides feedback on performance of Engineers and Designers to Engineering and Design Team Leaders as well as Operations Management.\nPerforms Installation to Service turnover toward the end of every project.\nWhat we look for:\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is preferred.\nAssociate degree with equivalent work-related experience and/or minimum of five years of direct field experience in the Building Construction Industry is required.\nMust have the ability to verbally and non-verbally communicate technical material to both a technical and non-technical audience.\nTravel maybe required based on project assignment and needs. Must be proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.\nExperience working with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) preferred.\nHIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 USD- $93,800 USD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! 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!\nWhat we offer\nCompetitive salary and bonus plan\nPaid vacation/holidays/sicktime - 15 days of vacation first year\nComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one\nExtensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources\nEncouraging and collaborative team environment\nDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy\nCheck us Out: A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls\nWhat you will do\nUnder general direction from Installation/Operations Manager and/or Project Manager, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned small dollar Fire Install Projects. Works with Sales and Operations Leadership and other teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the project development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed.\nProvides work direction to project execution teams that may include Engineers, Designers, Technicians, Project Coordinators, Estimators and Subcontractors to ensure that the assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within scope of the contract. Responsible for maintaining a positive cash flow and actively pursuing selling change orders.\nEnsures work performed complies 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.\nHow you will do it\nEnsures that Johnson Controls resources and our subcontractor/vendor resources are adhering to the site / JCI safety policies, whichever is more stringent.\nManages the scope, costs, resources, and risks on assigned projects to deliver the projects on time and within the budget.\nActs as the primary onsite leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Develops Project Execution Plan,including but not limited to;Work Breakdown Structure, Organizational Chart, Safety Plan, Project Schedules, Issues/Risk Logs, and Staffing Requirements to execute projects according to the plan.\nEvaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued instructions/notices, field directives and/or project schedule changes. Actively pursues change orders for said changes and additional opportunities. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals, and negotiates final settlement price as well as customer acceptance.\nManages project related accounts payable, billing, and collections. Completes project billing with the assistance of the project coordinator in a timely and accurate format to the client to maintain positive cash flow.\nReviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions to ensure work is completed to customer satisfaction and JCI standards.\nAnalyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required.\nManages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.\nPrepares RFPs, negotiates, and issues subcontracts.\nEnsures project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards.\nOversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.\nManages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.\nDevelops 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.\nCoordinates with the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Construction Manager 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.\nAssists Installation/Operations Manager and/or sales in project development efforts.\nProvides feedback on performance of Engineers and Designers to Engineering and Design Team Leaders as well as Operations Management.\nPerforms Installation to Service turnover toward the end of every project.\nWhat we look for:\nRequired:\nBachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture is preferred.\nAssociate degree with equivalent work-related experience and/or minimum of five years of direct field experience in the Building Construction Industry is required.\nMust have the ability to verbally and non-verbally communicate technical material to both a technical and non-technical audience.\nTravel maybe required based on project assignment and needs. Must be proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.\nExperience working with MS Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint),Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) preferred.\nHIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 USD- $93,800 USD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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