Energy Conservation Solutions Project Manager

Johnson Controls is a world class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. We are a global market leader in automotive experience, building efficiency and power solutions with over 140,000 employees in 125 countries. For over a century, Johnson Controls has been working to find new ways to improve the places where people live, work and travel, which in turn gives our employees the chance to change the world. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge in an environment that values teamwork, integrity and diversity. Join us now! Your Ingenuity is welcome!Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Solutions Projects. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.  Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance 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. PRINCIPAL DUTIES:  Acts as the primary on-site leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Develops project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders.  Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance. Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow. Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions. Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required. Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required.  Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation. Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts. Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and JCI standards. Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques. Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned. Develops 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. Coordinates with the Regional Solutions Ops Manager and / or Service Team 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. Assists Branch Manager and / or sales in project development efforts.  As a member of the Project Development Team, responsible for the audit timeline and project execution. Develops cost estimates and sub-contractor scope documents and solicitations for bids.  Determines final cost for execution of the Performance Contracting Scope. Coordinates customer-training requirements. Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or an Associates Degree with equivalent work related experience and minimum of eight years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry.  Able to execute projects of higher project and contract complexity.  Experience in dealing with a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges, requiring knowledge of many different disciplines. Management experience with projects related to HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems is desired.  Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.  Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.  Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment. Significant levels of travel based on assigned projects, as projects may exist outside of assigned geography.