Project Manager - Electronic Security (Job number: 1441)

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our federal team. Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and control commercial Electronic Security (ESS) Maintenance and Service (M&S) projects.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)
Travel Required: Limited, primary work is supporting a federal government customer locally

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Acts as a primary on-site leader of Maintenance and Service Order activity
• Develops and manages project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
• Creates and manages the master project schedule for all maintenance and service order requests
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, site supervisors, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work.  Helps prepare and approves cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for bid/proposals
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.  May request several bids in pricing process.  Responsible for approving subcontractor payments.  Coordinates all subcontractor work thru JCFS Procurement who secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions, as well as oversee billing processes.
• Ensures Site Supervisors, technicians, designers, and subcontractors complete Service Order/Corrective  Maintenance actions using established Quality Control processes and standards
• Provides detailed information to communicate the service being accomplished and completion criteria to customers
• Validates the completion of service order activities. Witnesses system functionality testing and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as- build and commissioning documentation
• Completes project billing activities in a timely manner and accurately formats for client distribution.  Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow
• Analyzes financial reporting system and project schedule to proactively address potential problems.  Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Ensures project document controls/deliverables are in compliance with contract requirements and JCI Standards
• Ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards including JCFS Safety programs and US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Project Management or Service Management experience, preferably with service-based contracts and corrective maintenance.
• Demonstrates technical competency with commercial or industrial Electronic Security Systems (access controls, intrusion detection, CCTV, etc) to include evaluation of contractual scope, specification interruption, basic design, installation standards, inspections and commissioning.
• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems
• Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (project, excel, word, PowerPoint).
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances and/or badges as required to perform site duties. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.). Active DoD Secret clearance strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical experience working with Vindicator, FiberSensys, Protech Gfence, Lenel OnGuard, Bosch BVMS and CCURE 9000
• Experience reading and interpreting government contracts

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification or PMP course training

 
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At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

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• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity
• Newsweek  America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
  
  

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Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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