Project Manager (Construction/Integrated Security) - Traveling (Job number: 1342)

We are seeking a traveling Project Manager (Construction) for our federal team. This role is primarily responsible for managing electronic and integrated security system projects (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc) for U.S. Air Force base projects at various bases across the U.S. Uniquely, this role will begin at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota for approximately 2 years to complete the installation/retrofit of the security systems and also some civil/construction related projects included.

 

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.

Location: Remote / Virtual with ability to travel extensively. Will primarily support long-term assignments, typically 6 months to a year in duration. Housing is provided by the company near the project site along with daily per diem.

• Primary location will be at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota in Rapid City, SD. (2 years)

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 based on experience (this does not include the daily per diem while at the project site) 

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 3 floating holidays, 5 sick days, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year. (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total)

 

As a Project Manager, you will:

 

• Serve as a primary leader on-site for execution on assigned projects. Assists with development of project schedules and executes them according to plan.
• Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts
• Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety.
• Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursues growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes
• Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals
• Ensures Technicians, subcontractors and other site personnel complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers
• Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow
• Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required
• Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts
• Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation
• Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
• Coordinates customer-training requirements

 

Required Qualifications:

• Project management experience in the building construction or facilities maintenance industry
• Technical competency and experience working with commercial or industrial Electronic Security Systems (EES) to include evaluation of contractual scope, specification interruption, change order management, basic design, and installation standards
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously