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GWS Facilities Project Manager - East Hartford

Johnson Controls  - E. Hartford, CT
Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Johnson Controls is a world class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. We are a global market leader in Automotive Experience, Building Efficiency and Power Solutions with over 140,000 employees in 125 countries. For over a century, Johnson Controls has been working to find new ways to improve the places where people live, work and travel, which in turn gives our employees the chance to change the world. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge in an environment that values teamwork, integrity and diversity. Join us now! Your Ingenuity is welcome! JCI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and as such does not discriminate in its recruiting and selection process based on disability or handicap status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please call our Talent Acquisition Hotline at (414)-524-8999 and press option #0.

Under general supervision, acts as client representative for all aspects of the assigned construction project and responsible for delivery of the same to the customer. Must work as a liaison between JCI departments and 3rd party suppliers to ensure the incorporation and communication of all aspects effecting the successful delivery of the project. Projects will vary in size and scope and therefore the Project Manager's are expected to deliver a variety of projects at any one time. This position represents the client's best interest at all times, therefore a good understanding of our clients business issues is required. Works with our customers to develop and deliver a project which best suits their needs. Typically manages low complexity, low risk, low exposure projects of up to $1 Million in total cost to the client.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

1. With guidance from upper management, delivers the construction project successfully to the customer while minimizing all risk to JCI and the customer. This incorporates issues such as safety risk assessments, ensuring proper authorizations have been received from clients before expending cost, and ensuring proper co-ordination with the client's internal departments, operations organization and the clients other third party suppliers has taken place to prevent work conflicts. These are accomplished by following the JCI project process for the client account.
2. Establishes the scope of project, addressing all aspects including but not limited to business requirements, performance specifications, planning, cost, interdependencies, SHE, procurement strategies and legal approval. Identifies all consultants to be appointed and appoints same based on clearly documented scopes of work and fee schedules as well as approval from both the customer and JCI management.
3. Develops the scope and initial design up to the procurement stage. Responsible for all design management of suppliers and contractors. Requires the milestones in the schedule to be tracked and met, the design completed to meet performance specifications, budget developed to meet financial requirements, and clear approval from the customer, dependant departments and third parties.
4. Procures the project in accordance with the strategy outlined in the initiation phase. Undertakes contract negotiations to ensure the best value is being delivered to the customer and make the formal recommendation to the customer. Awards the contract based on the customer's approval.
5. Ensures the project is implemented in accordance with the design and ensures a timely response to questions related to field conditions. Ensures all work is done in a safe manner and that customer and vendor welfare is addressed at all stages. Monitors progress against the schedule and takes corrective action where necessary. Works with all parties to ensure prompt and accurate information is provided to all parties
6. Works with the customer and vendor to ensure the end product is delivered per the agreed requirements. Ensures all punch list work is completed in a timely manner and that it does not interfere with the clients ability to occupy the space. Reviews and approves payment to contractors after verification that work was completed. Ensures all O&M manuals are received and reviewed and the necessary training is received by staff on equipment. Documents and files all warranties, and as built drawings and closes out the project in accordance with JC and client requirements.
7. Provides focal point for all parties interfacing on the project. Ensures all information/input is received by all parties in a timely manner and facilitates all aspects of the project.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Architecture or Engineering required
2. Two to four years of post graduate experience in the fields of construction, engineering, interiors, or architecture with at least two of these in Project Management.
3. Strong IT user skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project.
4. Demonstrated experience with managing clients, vendors, consultants and other third parties.
5. Strong communication, organization and persuasion skills.
6. Demonstrated financial and budgeting acumen.
7. Experience with Prolog Construction Project Management System preferred.

Job
Facilities Management, Operations & Maintenance

Primary Location
CT-E. Hartford

Organization
Controls North America

E. Hartford, CT

E. Hartford, Connecticut



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