ESS Project Manager - Little Rock AFB (Job number: 1696)

<div>We are seeking a ESS Project Manager for our federal team based out of our Huntsville, AL supporting Little Rock AFB. This role is primarily responsible for managing a portfolio of electronic and integrated security system projects (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc.) for projects at various U.S. military and other federal government sites.<br/><br/>Location: Huntsville, AL / Little Rock AFB<br/>Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment<br/>Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)<br/>Travel Required: Around 50%<br/><br/>As a ESS Project Manager, you will:<br/><br/><ul><li>Serve as a primary leader for execution on assigned projects. Develop project schedules and executes according to plan.</li><li>Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors</li><li>Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts</li><li>Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.</li><li>Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and requirements regarding health and safety.</li><li>Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursues growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes</li><li>Ensures Technicians, subcontractors and other site personnel complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers</li><li>Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow</li><li>Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required</li><li>Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts</li><li>Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation</li><li>Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards</li><li>Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned</li><li>Coordinates customer-training requirements</li><li>Responsible for the management of the Quality Control functions, including the coordination, supervision and documentation of inspection and testing services for the project(s) assigned</li><li>Responsible for assuring that the quality of the work meets or exceeds the project's contractual requirements and maintains the standard of excellence established by the customer.</li><li>Works with customer(s) to address and mitigate deficiencies in quality of service, contract scope of work, warranty items, or other related issues</li><li>Manages quality control inspection program to ensure compliance with performance work statement (PWS)</li><li>Participates in the review of design, installation and documentation to ensure that the design and customer's requirements are met on assigned corrective work orders</li><li>Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality control activities and provides recommended process improvements to management to drive efficiencies</li><li>Resolves client problems and/or conflicts as it pertains to quality and maintains open communication with the client including providing regular written and oral reports to ensure satisfaction</li><li>Provide updates and reports for review and submission to the customer</li><li>Complies with all company policies and procedures and adheres to company standards</li><li>Performs other duties as required</li></ul><br/><br/>Required Qualifications:<br/><br/><ul><li>Three (3) or more years of direct project management experience in the building construction or facilities maintenance industry</li><li>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</li><li>Experience managing project financials (P&L management experience)</li><li>Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)</li></ul><br/><br/>Preferred Qualifications:<br/><ul><li>Experience managing large projects (in excess of $1 million)</li><li>Experience working with SCIF environments</li><li>Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.</li><li>Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors</li><li>The ability to obtain and maintain a Construction Quality Management (CQM)</li></ul><br/><br/>Preferred Education <br/><ul><li>PgMP, PMI or PMP certification strongly preferred</li><li>Industry Electronic/Integrated Security System certification, licenses, and/or training (Softwarehouse C-cure 9000, Lenel, Bosch BVMS, Genetec, Mercury Hardware Vindicator, etc)</li></ul><br/><br/>Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)<br/><br/>#LI-JW2<br/>#LI-Onsite</div>

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