Construction Project Manager, Security

Overview

Manage large security systems construction projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery

Key Responsibilities

• project scheduling
• site inspections
• risk management
• resource allocation
• cost tracking
• stakeholder communication

Tasks

-Responsible for communication and status reporting to project staff, customers, and management, providing leadership to project resources and technical guidance. -Deliver professional support to all customers involved in security projects, ensuring timely follow-ups on any concerns or issues. -Apply the Project Management Institute's (PMI) methodology and key knowledge areas relevant to security projects. -Coordinate resource allocation with various management teams to meet project objectives and facilitate the escalation of product-related issues. -Foster strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors, attending job progress meetings as necessary. -Serve as the primary internal leader for execution teams on assigned projects, guiding various teams to ensure successful project outcomes. -Track project expenditures and installation progress, ensuring financial accountability and forecasting trends accurately. -Collaborate with Project Engineers and System Application Engineers to establish project delivery requirements, evaluate the contractual scope, and facilitate timely and cost-effective project delivery. -Assist the Area Management Team and/or sales in project development initiatives and coordinate customer training requirements. -Proactively manage risks and develop recovery plans, resolving disputes with minimal escalation while ensuring adherence to contract requirements. -Maintain quality standards for security installations through site inspections to ensure compliance with Johnson Controls' requirements. -Manage technical resources and subcontractors, overseeing costs, billings, and collections to uphold profitability and positive cash flow. -Review and interpret contract Terms and Conditions, analyze financial reporting systems, and communicate project progress and concerns to management. -Develop and maintain Microsoft project schedules and be prepared to travel 40% into surrounding markets. -Ensure project construction adheres to specifications, local codes, and installation techniques, effectively managing procurement and delivery schedules.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• project management
• security
• pmp
• microsoft project
• nicet

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree, or equivalent work experience of at least five years. -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. -Five years of Project Management experience in the security industry (preferred) or in new construction. -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. -Willingness to travel as needed. -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). -NICET Security Alarm certification preferred. -Proficiency in Microsoft Project Scheduling software and financial accounting systems is required, along with skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Writer.

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Benefits

-JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot) -Competitive salary -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 -Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance -On-the-job and cross-training opportunities

About Johnson Controls

-Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry. -Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation. -Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform. -Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services. -Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.

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