Field Project Management Specialist

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Ottawa, ON
In-Office
Other • Security
The Role

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planetJoin a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! 

  

What we offer 

  • Competitive salary 

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime

  • Comprehensive benefits package including, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one 

  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities With outstanding resources 

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment 

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy 

  • Check us out! https://youtu.be/rS3_3zSHb4Q 

What you will do 

The Senior Project Manager Ottawa Fire Install, will lead the installation delivery process, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction while enhancing operational efficiencies, managing costs, and meeting financial goals. You will provide subject matter expertise in areas including project management, project scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, and facilitation. Maintains control of schedule, cost, safety, quality, and customer expectations/satisfaction at all times. Presents to management and/or customers on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. Will manage vendor relationships throughout the installation and ensure projects are closed on time and in scope. Will be responsible to support and mentor junior project managers.  

How you will do it 

Customer Satisfaction: Coordinate with sales to analyze customer requirements and contractual obligations, determining the best application. Implement the best solution for total customer satisfaction. This includes maintaining effective two-way communication with the customer from the initial order point to the warranty period. 

Fiscal Responsibility: Provide the highest quality delivery at the lowest possible cost. Operate within an approved financial plan, which includes direct costs, indirect costs, accounts receivable and profitability. 

Operational Responsibility: Supervise the support activity associated with the submittal process, engineering, technical support, installation schematics, equipment delivery, outside purchasing, scheduling, labor planning and approvals. Work with service department to ensure seamless project turnover. 

Installation Responsibility: Manage all installation requirements including material purchasing and project scheduling. Manage the technical installation support activity including programming and operating systems according to customer specifications and applicable code requirements. 

Productivity Improvement: Ensure that goals and effective performance measurements are established for staff to achieve and exceed. 

Personnel Management: Empower, organize, and develop local installation staff into a cohesive and effective team trained to grow the business. Identify areas where training and development can enhance abilities to meet business needs. Maintain an open communication to ensure consistent dialogue, foster initiative, and maintain employee morale. 

Safety Compliance: Ensure that all employees follow corporate safety programs and that employee safety training is complete and up-to-date. Completes all workplace accident investigations as required by company policy. Identify safety issues and hazards and notify the corporate safety officer of conditions that require corrective action. 

Legal Compliance: Abide by Federal, Provincial, and local laws and regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures. 

What we look for 

Preferred 

  • High school diploma or equivalent. Certification or diploma in a related field (CFFA, Fire & Life Safety, Electrical Engineering) preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered. 

  • 8+ years’ experience in field operations management and fire industry experience, preferably in Fire Alarm operations. 

  • Proven management and leadership abilities to include branch administration, coaching, mentoring, and training & development. 

  • Fire alarm operations leadership experience preferred. 

  • Ability to read and comprehend financial statements. 

  • Experience reviewing terms of construction contracts is preferred. 

  • Strong interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills. 

  • Knowledge of applicable local, provincial and federal codes required. 

  • Proficient with the use of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Project). 

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $40.51-$52.30 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)  This position includes a competitive benefits package. 
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.  
https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

We believe in doing well by doing good and hold ourselves accountable to make the world a better place through the solutions we provide, our engagement in society, the way we do business, and our commitment to protect people and the environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion matter and make a difference. By embracing the true value of diversity and inclusion, and valuing different perspectives, we strive to be one of the most desirable places to work. Johnson Controls listed in Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 

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Johnson 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 www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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