OCONUS Project Manager - South Korea / Japan

Job Description

Salary: Pay grade: 173

We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal team supporting project sites overseas, primarily in South Korea and Japan. This is an exciting opportunity to lead projects primarily related to installation, maintenance and service of building automation and control systems to U.S. military and other U.S. federal government sites in the region.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Remote/Virtual (work from home). Must be based in South Korea or Japan. South Korea preferred.

Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation per calendar year

Benefits: Eligible on first day of employment. International insurance is provided.

As a Project Manager, you will:

Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and control installation, maintenance and service projects at assigned locations

Ensures that assigned preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance are done accurately, on time, billed, within budget, and within the scope of the contract.

Provides work direction to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary

Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors

Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts

Develops project schedules and execute according to plan.

Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.

Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics

Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety.

Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursue growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes

Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals

Ensure mechanics, technicians and subcontractors complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers

Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow

Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required

Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts

Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation

Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards

Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned

Coordinates customer-training requirements

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Project management or service management experience in the Building Construction or Maintenance and Service (M&S) Industry

Service management experience with managing, coordinating and supervising the maintenance and service order process from the conceptual development stage through execution with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, controls, generator systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS) or other relevant systems and equipment

Experience managing project financials (P&L management experience)

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience

Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.

Strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and basic Windows environment

Active Department of Defense clearance required

Ability to live overseas in a foreign country

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven advanced construction/project management skills with experience managing large operations and maintenance programs ($10M or greater)

Knowledge and experience working with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects

Understanding military chain-of-command structure and requisite interfaces with elected and appointed government officials

Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards

Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors

Prior experience managing or leading projects in foreign countries

Understanding of Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Business Management or related field, or equivalent work related experience

PMP certification or some PMP course training preferred

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List

Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues

Received HRH The Prince of Wales’ inaugural Terra Carta Seal

Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America

Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022

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Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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