Johnson Controls

Plant Project Manager

Gilbert-Arizona-United States of America Full time

Who we are

Founded in 1994, Silent-Aire is a technology-driven company that designs, engineers, and manufactures hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. Silent-Aire employs over 3000 people, with a total of 13 manufacturing facilities and over 1 million sq/ft of capacity in Edmonton, Alberta; Gilbert, Arizona; and Dublin, Ireland. There are sales/service centers in Seattle, Washington; Boardman, Oregon; Ashburn, Virginia; and Dublin, Ireland. Since May 2021, Silent-Aire has been a part of Johnson Controls' Data Center Solutions group. To learn more, please visit https://www.silent-aire.com/.

What will you do:

Supporting the Johnson Controls’ Data Center Solutions group, you will support the Project Manager in gathering equipment, resources, and information to implement upcoming projects. You will also maintain budgets and work schedules and participate in shareholder meetings while ensuring all deadlines for certain projects are met.

How you will do it:  

  • Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements as needed.

  • Evaluate potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions.

  • Plan and manage team goals, project schedules, and new information.

  • Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track.

  • Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed, and stored.

  • Direct project correspondences by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails.

  • Communicate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives.

  • Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.

  • Other duties as assigned.

General Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Act as the main point of contact between stakeholders and the project team

  • Define project scope by working with stakeholders to establish the project objectives and success criteria

  • Develop a detailed project plan/schedule outlining tasks, timelines, resources and milestones

  • Identify, acquire and manage required project resources

  • Determine tools needed to effectively complete project tasks

  • Responsible for leading the project team and ensuring all members clearly understand their roles and responsibilities

  • Identify potential risks that could impact the project and work with the project team to develop strategies to mitigate or manage the identified risks

  • Address and resolve any conflicts or issues within the project team

  • Facilitate regular status meetings with project team members and stakeholders when necessary

  • Oversee the execution of tasks, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.

  • Monitor progress against the project plan, identifying any deviations and addressing them promptly.

  • Ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards and quality.

  • Keep stakeholders informed about project status, changes, and issues.

  • Prepare and present regular reports on project progress, risks, and performance.

  • Maintain accurate project documentation for reference and compliance.

  • Quickly address any issues that arise during the project lifecycle.

  • Estimate project costs and develop a budget.

  • Monitor, track and control project expenses to stay within budget.

  • Provide regular updates on financial status to stakeholders.

  • Ensure all project deliverables are completed and meet the project objectives and receive approval from stakeholders to close the project.

  • Conduct a post-project review to evaluate what went well and what could be improved

  • Ensure that all project knowledge is transferred to relevant stakeholders or teams for future reference.

Silent-Aire Specific Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Single Point Accountability (SPA) for Project

  • Customer Report Out at Launch: 

    • POC daily completion

    • Units wrapped tracker against daily target

    • Labor allocation – needs vs actual (weekly is fine)

  • Internal Responsibilities:

    • Lead Project kick-off

    • Confirm / Track MERP adherence

    • Lead Weekly project sync utilizing Project Plan (Smartsheet, Excel or MS Project)

    • Lead any major outsourcing activities with JCI Procurement team

    • Lead any plant line moves (between buildings, etc.)

    • Ensure the following core documents are complete / available to team on time:

      • Inspection Test Plan (ITP) – PM SPA

      • APQP Workbook (DFMEA, PFMEA, PFD, CP) – Engineering / Quality SPA

      • Engineering Construction Package – Engineering SPA

      • BOM – Engineering SPA

      • Order Entry (OE) input & review – OE Team SPA

    • Audit hours & material adherence (financial focus)

What we look for

Required:

  • University or College degree required (a degree in sciences, business, or engineering is preferred, but not required)

  • Ability to travel on a regular basis including extended overnights, before/after normal work hours, and weekends (up to 25% travel as required)

    • Occasional travel to field worksite locations may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    • Occasional travel may be required, including international travel. Must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain a passport

  • 2+ years of direct work experience in construction projects or project coordination

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships

  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Team-management and leadership skills

  • Documentation management and ability to use project management tools

  • Attention to details even under pressure

  • Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

  • Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines

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HIRING SALARY RANGE: $81,000-123,000 USD (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location 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 at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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