Job Field Operations Primary Location China-Shanghai-Shanghai Organization Bldg Technologies & Solutions
What you will do
Under general direction, plans and controls execution of assigned projects. Acts as the primary on-site leader for execution teams on assigned projects.
Acts as a subject matter expert during the pre-bid process, in collaboration with field sales department. Responsible for the overall profitable execution of projects, whilst ensuring compliance with contractual terms & conditions, applicable legal requirements and the highest ethical standards.
Dependent on project size, may lead a multi-disciplined team of project engineers, technicians and designers.
Especially within networking, communication, security integrated systems & Specialty Markets, may co-ordinate the management of subcontractors.
Scope : networking, communication, security integrated systems design and installation –
Business & Financials
During pre-bid process, assesses potential risks to project and margin achievability and provides the field sales organization with objective and reliable information related to engineering design, cost of labor, material and subcontractors, etc.
Responsible for flawless and profitable project execution in compliance with contractual obligations (accurate, on-time, billed, within budget & scope of contract), Johnson Controls processes and procedures, industry installation techniques and applicable legal requirements.
Primary on-site leader for execution team consisting of both front line delivery teams and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required, steers corrective actions and defines recovery plans where needed. Escalates issues when required.
Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontractor contracts. Ensures subcontractors understand performance levels needed for flawless execution of the project.
Manages the selection, ordering, warehousing and logistics of materials as required for the project. Where appropriate, liaises with the Supply Chain Department.
Drive project review meetings. Analyze and audit engineering contract and standard compliance, execution issues and change requests, costs, billings, collections, and payables. Make changes to optimize performance and continuously strive to improve margins.
Pro-actively manages risks to project and margin achievability through analyzing financial reporting systems and project schedules. Calibrates solutions and establishes project recovery plans.
Investigates opportunities for improvements in the project scope that will result in value added change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and secures customer acceptance.
Resolves issues and disputes where other parties impact project execution. Facilitates escalation of product related problems to manufacturing.
Uses Johnson Controls standard tracking and reporting tools to ensure project document compliance with contract requirements. Communicate project progress and financial status to management and customers.
Upon project completion, ensures successful transition to appropriate Johnson Controls Field Operations team and coordinates relevant customer-training requirements.
Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and implementation of best practices.
Develops and builds customer, consultant and subcontractor relationships that promote a culture of doing business in line with Johnson Controls ethical standards and applicable laws.
In addition to the above mentioned tasks, other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined.
People and Organization
Recruit, hire, and retain operational staff.
Accountable for staffing and capacity planning of the project delivery teams and for ensuring effective utilization of manpower and overall resources. Interfaces with the Field delivery team to control manpower to proper staffing levels, where needed.
Prepare and deliver clear performance expectations, performance reviews and development plans for direct reports teaming with the appropriate matrix functional manager. Ensures a consistent level of coaching
Ensure individual & team goals and objectives are aligned and from a priority include EBIT, cash flow, backlog growth, SGA, productivity improvements, succession planning.
Coach teams on the management of operational risks, conflict resolution and establish recovery plans
Ensure compliance with the EHS Program for employees and subcontractors.
In addition to the above mentioned tasks, other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined Qualifications What we look for
Bachelor’ degree in telecommunication, electronic, electrical engineering or equivalent work experience
Progressive Project Management experience in relevant industry
Comprehensive technical and operational knowledge of the industry is an asset
Installation, service, engineering or commissioning experience
Able to lead and direct diverse teams
Good financial understanding.
Proven track record in managing risks and establishing project recovery plans.
Business acumen
Strong presentation, communication, negotiation and customer interfacing skills
Chinese speaking, fluent in English, Italian language will be a plus
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