ESS Senior Project Manager - Federal Division (Job number : 1373)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for our federal team primarily supporting Fort Meade, MD. This role may help support some of our other project sites locally at times also. This role is primarily responsible for managing a procure and installation project to upgrade and retrofit the electronic / integrated security system (access controls, intrusion detection, video management systems, etc)

At Johnson Controls, we support our nations 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 : Primarily supports Fort Meade, but may help out with some other project sites in the area at times.

Benefits : Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Paid Time Off : 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)

Travel Required : Limited; mostly local

As a Senior Project Manager, you will :

• Serve as the primary leader for execution of assigned projects, developing schedules, managing resources, and ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Develop and approve cost estimates for materials, equipment, labor, and subcontractors in support of proposals, bids, and new business opportunities.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts, while managing vendor selection, procurement, and quality to meet project and client requirements.
• Conduct pre-design site surveys and collaborate with design engineering teams on system design packages, technical submittals, and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate the handoff of engineering deliverables to project teams, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and customer expectations.
• Partner with field operations to troubleshoot and resolve technical or integration issues during installation and commissioning.
• Engage directly with customers through meetings, training, and technical consultation to build confidence and ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
• Participate in proposal reviews, customer meetings, and value-engineering efforts to deliver cost-effective, technically sound solutions.
• Provide project leadership in risk management, recovery planning, and dispute resolution to minimize escalation and protect project outcomes.
• Analyze financial reports and schedules to proactively address challenges, while preparing accurate forecasts of revenue, cost, and gross margin.
• Ensure compliance with US Army Corps of Engineers health and safety standards, internal policies, and quality requirements for all project activities.
• Lead internal knowledge sharing, promoting best practices, standardization, and development of engineering resources to improve long-term execution.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Preferred Education

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.

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Division : JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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