Transition Manager

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What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sicktime - Available from day 1

• 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

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What you will do 

The Transition  Manager is part of our P3 Solutions business at Johnson Controls. Will lead large transition project from the construction to the operation phase. Will witness Equipment delivery, startup, commissioning and integrated systems testing as a minimum of Controls construction project in Halifax. Lead projects are valued at $1 to $50 M or more. Therefore, we need a seasoned construction professional to handle the complexities of larger projects.  

Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Projects. Works with Owner and sales account executives’, Program Manager and HVAC Equipment Operations manager and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance with Provincial, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. 

How you will do it 

• Acts as the primary project leader on assigned projects.

• Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow. 

• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions. 

• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required. Utilizes Microsoft Project to execute and evaluate job progress and risks. 

• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation. 

• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts. 

• Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and JCI standards. 

• Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques. 

• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.

• Coordinate customer-training requirements. 

• For select and / or Mechanical projects, may Self-perform cost estimating, project scheduling and project management of assigned projects. 

What we look for 

Required

• Minimum of eight years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry. 

• Management experience with projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management and Security management systems is desired. 

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $109,800 - 162,800 (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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us