As a Construction Project Manager with Johnson Controls, you will take the lead in managing significant Security Controls construction projects, each valued at $1M or more, within our Building Solutions North America division
Your primary mission will be the profitable execution of assigned projects, working closely with sales managers, installation managers, and various teams to enhance strategy, vendor selection, scope improvements, value engineering, and risk management
You will ensure that each project is delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual obligations while maintaining positive cash flow and actively managing change orders
Safety and legal compliance will be your top priorities
In addition to large-scale projects, you will also manage moderately complex security initiatives of medium to high corporate priority, where your expertise in project management, security system setup, scope definition, risk identification, and methodology will be invaluable
You will be responsible for overseeing project schedules, costs, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, providing regular updates to stakeholders to facilitate timely project closures within the defined scope

Requirements

A minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry is preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
Proficiency in Microsoft Project Scheduling software and financial accounting systems is required, along with skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Writer
Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years
Willingness to travel as needed
Five years of Project Management experience in the security industry (preferred) or in new construction
Preferred Management experience with projects related to Security management systems
A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent experience is preferred
Other relevant certifications preferred or the ability to acquire certification within six months of employment in the position, such as CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager) or PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional)

Benefits

Competitive salary
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

project managementsecurity system setupscope definitionrisk identificationvalue engineeringbudget managementchange order managementsafety compliancequality managementcustomer satisfaction

Soft skills

communication skillsleadershipteam collaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skillstime managementnegotiation skillsstakeholder managementadaptability

Certifications

CSPMPMI PMP