Project Team Leader Mechanical

How You Will Do It

• Plans, executes and controls assigned projects.
• Oversees the mechanical retrofit process to ensure it is performed in accordance with Johnson Controls standard practices.
• Facilitates escalation of product-related problems.
• Secures new work and change orders from the existing customer base.
• Estimates mechanical work and presents proposals to the customer.
• Acts as a technical resource for Sales.
• Aids in project development efforts and performs pre-bid reviews.
• Recruits, hires, and supervises resources to staff the project team.
• Interfaces with the Truck-Based team(s) to control manpower to proper staffing levels.
• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.
• Collaborates on drawing layouts and detailing for proper job installation.
• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems and manage risk.
• Investigates solutions and establishes project recovery plans.
• Provides ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting.
• Manages allocation of costs to financial reporting systems.
• Uses Johnson Controls standard tracking and reporting tools to effectively communicate project progress and financial status to management.
• Proactively investigates opportunities for improvements in the project scope that will result in value-added change orders.
• Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals, and secures customer acceptance.
• Manages asset management including collections, cost control, progress billings, and payables.
• Oversees assigned projects for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.
• Uses negotiation skills to consistently resolve disputes.
• Manages material procurement, warehousing, and logistics processes.
• Provides high-quality written communications.
• Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
• Coordinates performance of owner training requirements.
• Adheres to safety standards. Ensures that Johnson Controls team members and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.

What We Look For

• Six or more years of comprehensive, technical and operational knowledge of the service business, particularly related to smaller fast track retrofit, remodel, and tenant improvement types of projects.
• Leadership experience leading Mechanics on a portfolio of projects typically up to $2M in revenue.
• Two to four years of engineering or trade school training such as an engineering degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience related to HVAC Mechanical systems and equipment is desired.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong personal computer capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment.
• Travel is required and will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.

Pay & Benefits

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.