MEP Project Manager - El Paso, TX

Project Manager / Construction Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager / Construction Manager for our federal team supporting Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. Our team is primarily responsible for install and retrofit projects related to the large HVAC mechanical upgrades and other relevant equipment and electrical systems.

As part of a Fortune 500 company, 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.

Pay range: $100,000 - $130,000 base salary plus bonus incentive. Negotiable based on experience.

Bonus eligible: Yes

Company Vehicle: Yes

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: None, all work is based at this location

As a Project Manager/Construction Manager, you will:

• Serve as a primary leader for execution on a large retrofit and installation projects, primarily related to the HVAC mechanical equipment, BAS/Controls (Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems), electrical upgrades (low/high voltage), and other MEP related equipment and systems.
• Develop project schedules and executes according to plan.
• Supervises the field construction process of assigned projects in accordance with the plans and specifications, to ensure that each phase of the work is completed on schedule, within the budget, and with the quality workmanship expected by the company and the customer.
• Manages budgets and completes (monthly) forecasting in conjunction with Operations Manager and Regional Manager.
• Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors.
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
• Ensure that assigned projects are executed per quality control plan, on-time, billed within budget, and within scope of the contract.
• Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards and internal policies.
• Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursues growth opportunities and collaborates with customers to help achieve desired outcomes.
• Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals.
• Ensure Site Superintendent(s), Technician(s) and subcontractor(s) 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.