Lead Systems Specialist
Secaucus, NJ

Job Description

What you will do

As a Field Project Management Specialist, you are responsible for profitable execution of assigned projects, including project delivery, estimating, and financial management. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Following standardized project management procedures, you will determine optimum resource levels needed to meet schedule milestones and monitor workforce levels. You will have your hand on the project pulse at all times, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented and that change orders are approved prior to performance of work. You will be responsible for implementing site safety and security procedures and will play an active role in developing the safety program.

How you will do it

In this role, you will:

* Act as the primary on-site leader assigned projects.
* Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
* Perform cost estimating, project scheduling and project management activities; maintain positive cash flow.
* Ensure projects are properly executed, as budgeted, and billed in a timely manner within scope of the contract.
* Manage the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
* Proactively work to establish advantageous long-term customer and contractor relationships.
* Interface with customer throughout the project life cycle to gain feedback on customer satisfaction.
* Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
* Provide leadership by demonstrating focus on exceeding customers' expectations.
* Communicate project status to management, providing forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin for the overall project execution.
* Actively pursue additional business through change orders; perform associated cost estimates, prepare proposals and negotiate final settlement price and customer acceptance.
* Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts; foster and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors.
* Coordinates customer-training requirements; provides proper documentation and manuals as needed.
* Adhere to all Johnson Controls and customer safety standards, demonstrating a high degree of safety awareness for all Johnson Controls employees and worksite-based subcontractors.

What we look for

Desired competencies/behaviors

You are leader, at your best when called upon to think strategically. You communicate well with audiences at all levels, both internal and external. You take ownership of issues and are able to move simultaneously between diverse tasks with tact, cooperation, and persistence. Your proven organizational and time management skills mean you are able to regroup as priorities and objectives change. Customer satisfaction is your highest priority.

Required Qualifications

* University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3 years minimum experience.

Preferred Skills/Education/Experience

* Bachelor's in a technical field.
* 4-6 years field experience in the HVAC industry.
* Experience with basic project accounting or costing principles.
* Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
* Strong computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment.

Who we are

At Johnson Controls, we're shaping the future to create a world that's safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mind-set and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.

Johnson Controls offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits plan including medical, dental, prescription coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid life insurance, matching 401(k), ongoing training, tuition reimbursement and more. And because we're part of Johnson Controls, we can prepare you for a career on a global scale.

JCI is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer