Associate Project Manager Fire

What You Will Do

Under the general direction of the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Senior Project Manager you are responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Fire Installation projects with a focus on transportation commercial and public sector portfolios.

You will bridge the gap between engineering consultants technical design and field installation by utilizing hands-on problem-solving and strong communication skills.

You will work with Sales and Operations Leadership as well as other teams as needed to support sales activities early in the project development process. This includes providing input on strategy vendor/partner selection scope enhancements value engineering and risk assessment.

You will provide direction to project execution teams which may include Engineers Designers Technicians Project Coordinators Estimators and subcontractors to ensure projects are completed accurately on time billed appropriately within budget and within the scope of the contract. You are responsible for maintaining positive cash flow and actively pursuing change orders.

You will also follow consistent repeatable project management procedures and processes while maintaining an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

How You Will Do It

• Ensure that Johnson Controls resources as well as subcontractor/vendor resources adhere to site and JCI safety policies whichever is more stringent.
• Manage project scope costs resources and risks to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Act as the primary on-site leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Develop the Project Execution Plan including (but not limited to) the Work Breakdown Structure Organizational Chart Safety Plan Project Schedules Issue/Risk Logs and Staffing Requirements.
• Evaluate the contractual scope of work and assess the impact of client-issued instructions/notices field directives and/or schedule changes. Actively pursue change orders and additional opportunities. Perform cost estimates prepare proposals and negotiate final settlement pricing and customer acceptance.
• Manage project-related accounts payable billing and collections. Complete project billing with the assistance of the Project Coordinator in a timely and accurate manner to maintain positive cash flow.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions to ensure work is completed to customer satisfaction and JCI standards.
• Analyze financial reports and project schedules to proactively address potential issues. Communicate project progress issues and financial status effectively to management as required.
• Manage risks and establish project recovery plans when necessary. Resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
• Prepare RFPs negotiate and issue subcontracts.
• Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards.
• Oversee project construction for compliance with specifications local codes and installation techniques.
• Manage the selection ordering and delivery schedule of project materials.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with customers consultants prime contractors and subcontractors. Attend job progress meetings as required and ensure subcontractors understand project expectations.
• Coordinate with the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Senior Project Manager to allocate resources needed to meet project objectives. Ensure engineering and commissioning performed by the field team aligns with established standards and escalate product-related issues as needed.
• Assist the Installation/Operations Manager and/or Sales team in project development efforts.
• Provide feedback on the performance of Engineers and Designers to Engineering and Design Team Leaders as well as Operations Management.
• Perform installation-to-service turnover at the end of each project.

What We Look For

• Project management and direct field experience in construction utility transportation or telecom industries is preferred.
• Degree in Engineering or a diploma in Building Technology Engineering Technology Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Understanding of architectural design engineering practices construction documentation and applicable municipal regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical material effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to travel based on project assignments and business needs.
• Experience with MS Project MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) Adobe Writer Visio and a basic Windows environment.
• Valid drivers license for the Province of British Columbia with a satisfactory driving record.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $35-$48 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education experienceknowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range we encourage you to apply. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process we may use technology assisted tools includingartificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at Controls Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants candidates and employees with disabilities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation and in Ontario in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). When requested accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls applicable AODA policies are available on our website at for your reference and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.