CMS Project Executive

What you do

The CMS Project Executive position is part of our Building Solutions, North America business. We're looking for a seasoned Construction Project Executive to be the domain expert on larger, more complex datacenter projects. Lead and drive these projects.

Under general direction, manages the overall performance of Johnson Control's larger datacenter projects. Organizes the program development effort, development of the management plan and monitoring progress against the plan. Identifies actions required to be taken in the event of deviation from the plan. Adheres to Johnson Controls standardized procedures and processes. Represents Johnson Controls and its interests to exceed customer satisfaction. Responsible for the overall safety program compliance.

How will you do it

Primary leadership for the overall program and associated Datacenter Project Delivery Teams.

Work with Project Sponsors, Business Development, Project Development and Project Delivery Teams to identify and deliver program objectives.

Overall responsibility for Program Management Plan.

Responsible for being forward thinking, alert, and reactive to business practices rendering poor or damaging results (i.e. inadequate schedules, delinquent/inappropriate buy-out, submittal approval, invoice approval, workforce, etc.)

Manages risks and works with Project Delivery Teams to establish project recovery plans.

Mentors project team and assess training needs to benefit future project leaders.

Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of assigned projects via operational and financial systems reporting.

Make presentations to Executive Management on current and forecasted performance.

Evaluates and reviews overall subcontracting strategies.

Maintains relationships with the principals of the major subcontractors.

Oversee monthly performance evaluations of strategic programs through the CM Project Enterprise System and provide reports to management.

Overall responsibility for the scope management (planning, definition, verification, change control) process.

Responsible for coordination with Corporate and Region level Installation Managers for allocating resources to meet program objectives.

Responsible for overall program asset management including collections, cost control, progress billings and payables.

Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements.

Continuallyseeks and capitalizes upon opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

Be the face of the Johnson Controls Datacenter Team in your assigned market.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or Architecture.

• High-level Construction Management process competencies.

• Minimum 15 to 20 years of direct Project Management/Construction Management experience in Building Construction Industry.

• Past experience in one or more of these vertical markets: datacenter, airports, laboratories, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, higher education.

• Proven advanced Construction/ Project management skills and ability to manage large capital projects of $5M or greater.

• Must have a proven track record of being able to manage very large and complex projects within time constrains and budget requirements.

• Must have the skills to manage, coordinate and supervise the construction process from the conceptual development stage through construction.

• Must possess a high-level understanding of contract language and project accounting.

• High-level competence in written and verbal communication.

• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to large audiences.

• Able to lead and direct diverse teams.

• Must possess personality traits that enable the successful collaboration with Owners, Architects, Engineers, etc., who are involved in the planning and design process.

• Familiarity with standard construction industry software, including scheduling with Primavera P6, MS Project and project reporting software.

• Also, strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

• Certification as a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) is highly preferred.

• Successful datacenter experience