Project Delivery Consultant - Sustainable Infrastructure

What You Will Do

• Responsible for project estimating and operations development throughout the sales process—from inception through contract signature—for the Central Area team, working directly with the Development Manager.
• Manage projects within the assigned local geography, determine resource levels to meet schedule milestones, and monitor workforce levels to ensure compliance with the construction delivery plan.
• Manage change and scope creep by documenting scope changes promptly and ensuring change orders are approved before work begins, in partnership with assigned Construction Managers.
• Take ownership of the project execution plan, schedule, and budget, and represent these factors to the customer as needed by the Development Manager during pursuits.
• Strategize and collaborate with the Sales and Engineering teams within the Area to secure customer contracts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Engage actively in the local contracting community, industry organizations, and networks with subcontractors; maintain high customer satisfaction during Development and turnover to Delivery phases.
• Work collaboratively with Development Team members to establish and maintain local market dominance.
• Partner closely with the Project Development Engineer assigned to specific opportunities.
• Assist the SI Delivery Manager in planning future resource needs and allocating resources to meet near‑term commitments.
• Assess development needs and, with the SI Delivery Manager, assign Construction Managers to provide early sales‑support activities such as vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Act as a consultant to Construction Managers during the installation phase regarding design intent.
• Help the Development Manager prepare the annual financial operating plan for the projects business and ensure Area fiscal‑year plans are met.
• Support the Development Manager with monthly financial reporting for the Area.

How You Will Do It

• Self‑perform sales‑support activities early in the audit process, providing input on vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Self‑perform cost estimating, project scheduling, and construction management for projects secured by the area team where applicable.
• Develop billing and payment schedules and assist the Development team in negotiating the most favorable terms.
• Understand project scope and customer expectations and communicate them to Development and Delivery team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and schedule development activities pertaining to future delivery.
• Apply broad knowledge of commercial/contractual complexity, deal structure, financial acumen, supply‑chain disciplines, negotiation, communication, and C‑level relationship management.
• Establish long‑term customer and contractor relationships and influence customers.
• Develop initial project delivery plans and schedules for each assigned project.
• Coordinate with the SI Area Delivery Manager to secure required resources for project delivery.
• Determine the duration construction resources will be assigned by creating preliminary schedules in MS Project or similar tools.
• Establish customer touch points throughout the project lifecycle to gather feedback and relay it to broader Development and Delivery teams.
• Remain a project resource for the duration as needed and effectively communicate project status to the Development Manager.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and JCI internal enterprise partners (Digital, Technology, Equipment, Service, Lighting).
• Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements and uphold the highest ethical standards for Sustainable Infrastructure business.
• Champion contract compliance and code compliance of all subcontracted scope.
• Co‑chair the PLDIMM process for all projects with the SI Delivery Manager.
• Participate in project post‑mortems at substantial completion and use feedback for continuous improvement.
• Assist the Development Manager and team in correctly setting up projects in MyWork, including document storage and team assignments.
• Promote and adhere to JCI safety policies.

Productivity Measurements

• Labor estimate, Subcontractor estimates, and risk/proficiency contributions toward the Development Manager’s secured margin objective for all assigned projects.
• Final negotiated Schedule of Values (SOV) that determines billing and payment terms with the customer.
• 100 % tool usage – Risk Log, RFP tool, Pipeline Suite.
• Project profitability (secured margin).
• Project cash flow based on beneficial contract terms.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or equivalent work experience.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible operations‑management experience in the Installation Industry (preference for energy‑solutions sector), including five or more years of direct management experience.
• High‑level competence in written and verbal communication.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency speaking to large audiences.
• Ability to lead and direct cross‑functional and cross‑business‑unit project teams to achieve business results.
• Ability to lead, manage, mentor, and inspire others.
• Knowledge of multiple levels within the supply‑chain organization.
• Polished presentation style, multi‑faceted thinker, innovator.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and influence abilities.
• Proficiency with software scheduling tools and applications.
• High‑level project‑management process competencies.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, SharePoint, Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic cloud‑based business applications.

Pay

Salary range: $112,100 – $168,400 (determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data). This position includes a competitive benefits package.