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Project Executive - Operation

5 days ago by Johnson Controls
  • Salary negotiable
  • Rocky Hill, CT, US
  • Full-time
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Project Executive - Operations role leading multimillion-dollar, multi-location energy retrofit construction projects for Johnson Controls, a global smart buildings and energy solutions company. You’ll own end-to-end delivery over multi-year timelines, acting as the single point of contact for major customers while managing scope, safety, schedule, cost, and profitability. Standout perk: a stated senior-level salary range plus a competitive benefits package.

Key skills
Construction management (10-15 years)Large-scale project delivery ($10M+ projects)Cost forecasting and margin/cash flow managementProject scheduling (software scheduling tools)Change order and scope managementCustomer and subcontractor relationship managementSafety program leadership (SSA Safety Program)Contract/commercial and negotiation skillsResource planning and workforce managementMonthly financial reporting and forecasting
Pays $112,100–$168,400 base salary, aligned with senior project leadership in energy retrofit/construction operations in the US, plus a competitive benefits package.
You'll thrive here if you’ve led $10M+ multi-site construction/energy retrofit projects end-to-end and can influence multiple stakeholders while owning customer relationships, safety, scope, and financial outcomes.
Why apply
  • Lead multi-year national retrofit projects
  • Single point of contact for customers
  • Competitive benefits package
What you will do Responsible for executive project level leadership on a multimillion-dollar multi-location energy retrofit projects. Oversight of ongoing project delivery, measurement/verification and other post sale activities. Determines resource levels to attain schedule milestones and monitors workforce levels to ensure conformance with the construction plan. Hires, retains, and manages on-site work staff in compliance with contract deliverables, budget and timeline. Controls change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented and that change orders are approved prior to / in conjunction with the performance of work. Implements the site safety and security procedures and project work rules and plays an active role in the development of the safety program. Develops and maintains Customer and Subcontractor relationships. Maintains customer satisfaction for the duration of the project and operates effectively in a matrix management environment. Works in conjunction with Area Team Management, and both National Operations and Engineering teams. External Relationships: The Project Executive is actively involved in the local contracting community, industry organizations, and networks with local and national subcontractors. Responsible for maintaining high customer satisfaction for projects during the execution phase. Single point of contact for a large, national energy retrofit project at multiple locations (bases, campuses, etc.). Project timeline to exceed two (2) years. Internal Relationships: Works with the Area Delivery Managers to ensure the profitable execution of assigned projects. Ensures that assigned tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow for assigned projects. Manages detailed scope development, project costing/savings and reconciliation process in an ongoing basis. Leads the team and owns the outcome. How you will do it Single point of contact for JCI in front of a large customers. Self-performs development support activities early in the project to provide input on vendor/partners selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. Self-performs cost forecasting, project scheduling and construction management of assigned projects. Manages the profitable execution of assigned project over multiple task orders. Ensures that assigned tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow for portfolio. Understands project scope and customer expectations. Utilizes resource planning techniques to gain high productivity from team members. Owns the customer relationship at all levels. Plans, schedules, and controls project activities. Broad knowledge of commercial/contractual, complexity/deal, structure/financial acumen/disciplines of supply chain…negotiation skills…communication skills…c-level relationships Provides monthly reporting of Project financial status and participates in the Project Delivery Director Monthly Project Backlog reviews, as needed. Oversees FIMs, Multiple FIMs, and innovative/renewable FIMs in multiple geographic locations. Established long term customer and contractor relationships. Influences customer. Develops and adheres to a Project Execution Plan for each task order and overall project. Establishes customer touch points throughout the life cycle of projects to gain feedback on customer satisfaction. Provides leadership by demonstrating focus on exceeding customers’ expectations. Effectively communicates the status of assigned projects to Area Delivery Manager and Delivery Director as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin for the PC execution. Fosters and maintains good working relationships with subcontractors. Fosters and maintains good working relationships with JCI internal Systems, Service and Lighting partners. Ensures compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements. Ensure Energy Solutions business is conducted with the highest ethical standards. Champions and drives the SSA Safety Program for employees and subcontractors at all levels. PRODUCTIVITY MEASURMENTS: The Project Executive is responsible for the executed margin for all assigned projects. The following metrics define this responsibility: Speed to Revenue (flow rate) Project Profitability Guaranteed Energy Savings Executed Gross Margin (Slippage) Project cash flow Timely Project completion What we look for All of the above with 10-15 yrs. of construction management experience. Project size in excess of $10M. Responsible for complex, large scale projects, working in a multi-stakeholder environment where effectiveness is measured by using influence and knowledge as opposed to direct organizational authority. Competent in business development; project development, construction management. Knows implications of project audit. Develops strategic relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. Proficient in software scheduling tools and applications. Cultivates and maintains effective business relationships at all levels through project phases. Provides ongoing project status updates with all parties. Evaluate technologies and equipment, recommending most suitable solution or application. Displays advanced knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents. Provides job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, etc. Manages critical issues pertinent to the project or the client/facility. Demonstrates the ability to be an advocate for the customer, using a strategic and long-term approach. Responsible for internal staffing and reporting on the project. Who we are Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $112,100 - $168,400 (Salary 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. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

Reference: 22598_2659937368·Original posting
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