Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, business management, or related field.
15+ years of Project or Program Management experience with large-scale capital construction projects (minimum $10M).
Proven success in delivering complex, multi-site construction programs in mission-critical environments.
Strong understanding of contract administration, project accounting, and construction project controls.
Exceptional executive communication skills for presenting to senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams including Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors.
Proficiency in project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for major construction programs across a campus.
Serve as the subject matter expert for complex construction programs requiring rigorous quality assurance.
Set strategic direction and governance for the campus project portfolio in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Lead the campus Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure compliance with project controls and governance processes.
Anticipate and mitigate risks impacting project schedules, budgets, and quality.
Oversee portfolio risk management and direct recovery plans to protect project outcomes.
Ensure timely reporting of portfolio performance to Executive Management.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support for work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.
Travel opportunities across multiple sites as required.
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
Provide executive-level leadership for a portfolio of major construction programs, including mission-critical facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, containment suites, technical spaces, and associated infrastructure across a campus.
Serve as the subject matter expert for complex construction programs requiring rigorous commissioning, quality assurance, operational readiness, and deployment of critical systems.
Set strategic direction and governance for the campus project portfolio, partnering with Project Development, Delivery, Sponsors, Operations, and regional leadership to achieve business objectives.
Lead the campus Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring compliance with contract requirements, project controls, reporting standards, and enterprise governance processes.
Anticipate, escalate, and mitigate risks that could impact project schedules, budgets, quality, safety, or operational readiness; drive issues to resolution with executive-level visibility.
Oversee portfolio risk management, directing recovery and remediation plans to protect project outcomes and performance metrics related to scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable reporting of portfolio performance to Executive Management, including financial performance, milestone achievement, resource utilization, and risk management.
Drive client relationship management and business development efforts, identifying opportunities to expand services, deepen partnerships, and enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional delivery.
Lead strategic vendor and subcontractor relationships, selecting qualified partners and aligning them with project goals, schedules, and performance expectations.
Govern program financials at the campus level, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, progress billings, and payables.
Ensure project documentation and controls meet contractual, operational, and organizational requirements while supporting audits, reviews, and executive reporting needs.
Continually seek opportunities to improve project delivery processes, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall competitive positioning.
What You Will Need to Be Successful
Required
Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, or a related field.
15+ years of Project or Program Management experience, including large-scale capital construction projects (minimum $10M per project; portfolio-level responsibility preferred).
Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-site construction programs involving mission-critical facilities, laboratories, advanced manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, data centers, industrial facilities, or other technically complex environments.
Strong understanding of contract administration, project accounting, portfolio management, and construction project controls.
Exceptional executive communication skills, with proven ability to present to senior leadership, clients, and diverse stakeholder groups.
Proven ability to lead and align cross-functional teams including Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, and Operations teams.
Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and advanced Microsoft Office skills, including development of executive dashboards and presentations.
Strong understanding of commissioning, quality management, risk management, project controls, and operational readiness processes.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Willingness to travel and operate across multiple sites as required.
Preferred
Master's degree.
PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
Experience leading major capital programs involving mission-critical facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing facilities, data centers, healthcare campuses, or other highly technical environments.
Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives across large project portfolios.
Demonstrated success managing portfolios within fast-paced, high-growth, or technically complex construction environments.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
