Assistant Project Manager (Job number: 1668)

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our federal team supporting the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV. 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, modernizing U.S. military installations, Department of Defense, and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

About the role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will assist the Operations Manager and regional management team on large install and/or service order projects, as well as general office administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Act as one of the primary on-site leaders for execution of teams on assigned projects
• Assist in the selection, ordering, tracking, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for assigned projects and general office needs
• May assist with developing project schedules
• Assist in the evaluation of contractual scopes of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, or scheduling changes
• Assist with project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client
• Review and interpret contract Terms and Conditions; escalate issues and concerns to higher-level Management
• Analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems; communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required
• Manage risks and establish project recovery plans when required; escalate disputes as needed
• Assist with preparing and issuing subcontracts
• Support project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques
• Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors; attend job progress meetings as required
• Ensure subcontractors understand expectations of the project
• Coordinate with the Manager and/or service team members for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives
• May assist Manager and/or sales in project development efforts; assist in developing cost estimates and sub-contractor scope documents and solicitations for bids
• Coordinate customer-training requirements
• Complete field verification work for daily log updates and daily safety compliance reports
• Help prepare and approve submittals, cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for bid/proposals
• Communicate both technical and business-related issues with clients
• Coordinate all subcontractor work, including mechanical and electrical subcontractors—scope, terms and conditions, scheduling, and oversee billing processes
• Work with JCFS Procurement team to secure pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers
• Ensure Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, including internal safety programs and US Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health requirements

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with customers in person and over the phone
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Strong personal computer working capabilities with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances for assigned sites (involves background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience
• PMP certification (preferred)
• Proficiency working with the submittal process (preferred)
• Experience working with commercial or industrial HVAC mechanical and/or HVAC control systems, with understanding of Building Automation Systems (BAS) concepts (preferred)
• Experience reading and interpreting government contracts (preferred)
• Prior experience supporting military or government sites (highly preferred)
• Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) project requirements (preferred)
• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems; experience with Microsoft Project (preferred)
• Experience working with ordering and tracking of parts (preferred)

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits on the first day of employment
• 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks total)

Pay

$90,000 - $110,000. Negotiable based on experience.