Job Description

Construction Manager

What will you do
Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Projects. Works with Owner and contractor sales managers and branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partners selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed. 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.

How will you do it
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. ~~.~~
Manages costs, billings and collections, completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client and maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
Review 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.
Utilizes Microsoft Project to execute and evaluate job progress and risks.
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 ensuring that subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
Coordinates with the Construction Service Manager and Sprinkler Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader and / or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader 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 Area Management Team and or sales in project development efforts. Coordinates customer-training requirements for select and or Mechanical projects, may interface with and provide direction to Truck Based team(s) that are assigned to projects under the Project Managers control. For select and or Mechanical projects, may Self-perform sales support activities early in the audit process to provide input on vendor/partners selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc.

What we look for
Required
Associates Degree with equivalent work related experience and minimum of five years of Construction Management experience in Fire Sprinkler industry.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
Able to travel. This will vary on project assignment. Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point, project), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic

Preferred
NICET Level 1 or 2 in Water-based system layout or test and inspection

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