Field Project Manager - Security

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What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation in the 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 internal resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment to complete all jobs

• Providing scheduling and management support

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

What you will do

Under general direction, install and manage the overall performance of JCI's Security Solutions security projects as assigned. Be self-motivated, leading a team of technicians/sub-contractors within an assigned project. Must be a skilled and technical leader within the security industry with a minimum of five (5) years of practical working experience in the electronic security industry. Organize the program development effort, develop the security project plan, and monitor progress against the plan. Adhere to standardized procedures and processes while representing JCI and its interests to exceed customer satisfaction and meet financial commitments. Responsible for overall safety program compliance.

How you will do it

• Primary leadership and overall responsibility for security installation, engineering, and project planning project activities and deliverables as assigned.

• Be forward-thinking, alert, and reactive to business practices rendering poor or damaging results (i.e., inadequate schedules, delinquent/inappropriate buy-out, submittal approval, invoice approval, manpower, etc.)

• Manage risks and work with Project Delivery Teams to establish project recovery plans if required.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of assigned projects via operational and financial systems reporting.

• Provide updates to local leadership on current and forecasted performance.

• Evaluate and review overall subcontracting strategies and savings.

• Maintain relationships with customers and/or principals of the major subcontractors.

• Manage the security project scope management (planning, definition, verification, change order) process.

• Coordinate with the Installation Managers for resource allocation to meet program objectives.

• Oversee overall program asset management including project cost savings, progress billings, and payables.

• Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.

• Meet or exceed the sold estimated margin dollars.

• Provide bi-monthly revenue forecast updates within the forecast tool.

• Submit submittals and blue lines.

• Provide accurate documentation for billing cycles for each project; to include AIA when required.

• Identify actions required to be taken in the event of deviation from the project's plan.

• Work with Project Sponsors, Business Development, Project Development, and Delivery Teams to identify and deliver program objectives.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s/Associates degree. Certification as a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) is also desired. Security Manufacture installation certifications. OSHA 30 certification.

• Minimum 5 years of direct Lead Technician installation/construction experience in the Security Building Installation/Construction Industry.

• Proven advanced security installation/construction skills and ability to work/manage large security projects.

• Experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges often requiring knowledge of many different disciplines.

• These skills include: Must have a proven track record of managing large and complex security projects within time constraints and budget requirements.

• Must have the skills to install and manage, coordinate, and supervise the security installation and construction process from the conceptual development stage through installation/construction.

• Must possess an understanding of contract language and project accounting. Competence in written and verbal communication.

• Presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to audiences. Able to lead and direct diverse teams. Must possess personality traits that enable successful collaboration with Owners, Architects, Engineers, etc., involved in the planning and design process.

• Familiarity with standard construction industry software, including scheduling with MS Project and project reporting software. Personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment.

• Technical skills and good working knowledge and/or certifications in Card Access, CCTV preferred in C-cure, EST, Genetec, and Linnel.

Required

• Ability to Travel 50% or as needed.

Preferred

Certification preferred or ability to obtain

• CSPM (Certified Security Project Manager) within 6 months of employment in the position.

• PMI PMP (Project Management Institute, Project Management Professional) within 12-24 months of employment in the position.

• 1-2 years Project Management - security industry or new construction experience preferred.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $97,000- 132,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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