Remote Data Center Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

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As a Project Manager within our Building Solutions North America division, you will lead intricate construction projects primarily in data centers across the United States. This role is remote but involves travel to customer sites as required. You will oversee project execution, ensuring completion to high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and within budget.

How you will do it

• Developing and managing project schedules to align with strategic planswhile ensuring project objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

• Evaluating project scopes and adapting to changes or additional work through change ordersto maintain alignment with customer needs and expectations.

• Ensuring financial accuracy and profitability through diligent management of project costs, billing, and collections.

• Maintaining compliance with safety standards and legal requirementsto uphold a safe and ethical work environment.

• Collaborating with teams to allocate resources effectively and monitor project progressencouraging innovation and fostering collaborative success.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Architecture, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum eight years of project management experience in building construction, preferably in data centers.

• Proficiency in financial accounting and project management tools including MS Project and Visio.

• Strong communication skills to convey technical information effectively to diverse audiences.

• Commitment to obtaining relevant certifications, such as PMI/PMP, within two years of employment.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% depending on project demand.

Be part of our mission to innovate and deliver exceptional solutions in data center project management. Join Johnson Controls, where collaboration, integrity, and excellence drive success.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $ 100,000- 150,000(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit theAbout Ustab on theJohnson Controls Careerssite at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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