Construction Claims Project Manager (HVAC)

Virtual Role can be located anywhere in Central Daylight Time Zone What you will do The Construction Claims Consultant is part of our Building Efficiencies North America Operations business at Johnson Controls. This is a newly created position due to our growth. We are searching for a Project Manager that has specialized in creating, managing and settling change orders to work with our field construction project teams throughout the United States, evaluating high risk projects as well as construction claims. Evaluate disputes on construction jobs and create strategic action plans to implement corrective actions to liquidate those disputes for both higher and lower contracting tiers. This is a virtual position with travel 40-50%. We are searching for a leader to direct our teams on the legal aspects of these claims and processes to follow. This is a very exciting opportunity. Come join our growing team. Understand how Construction Documents are assembled and the various roles of Construction Contract Administrator as well as the other parties to a Construction Project. Understanding Construction Project Management worldwide and the meatiest of concerns, Scheduling and Cost Control. The perfect person will not only have the ability to evaluate a Construction Progress Schedule, but also have experience in the construction of cost proposals for schedule modification. Standard of Ethics. This will be a careful balance of sharing the policies concerning many issues and giving advice as to when the appropriate business leaders are expected to be involved. We often have no second chance for poor or bad advice. Have strong knowledge of the Building Automation industry, Fire and Security business. This candidate should be comfortable taking off our submittal drawings and/or the record drawings to determine in/out of scope requests for changes. Change order expert or perhaps estimating experience. Claims are by definition, rejected change order requests. This candidate should be at home evaluating changes at a detailed level and understand the basics of how an impact claim is constructed and articulated. This candidate will be writing letters for project related issues that must stand the test of time and litigation. How you will do it Provides project support services (Construction Claims) in previously planned projects, scheduling modification, delay cost proposals and risk management. Assists project or site managers with project initiation activities. Exercise sound appropriate judgment in the deployment and implementation of process strategies to deliver the required contractual and operational objectives. Generally is assigned to projects of any value. Act as the ultimate arbiter of claims and arrest litigation. Works with the Project team to avoid disputes. Develops project summary and audits. Act as expert in determining scope disputes. Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions. Provides cost and estimate analysis. Acts as facilitator for project risk identification. Evaluates and reviews subcontract preparation, strategies and format. Provides performance evaluations of strategic projects. Assists project team with review of planning, scheduling or cost requirements as required during project implementation. Provides training to facilitate project control and plan maintenance by project team. Provides project management process oversight where requested. Provides internal mentoring and training in project management. What we look for Required Construction Claims experience of 4+ years required. Demonstrate High-level project management process competencies. Professional recognition within the industry is desired. Four years of direct project management experience in Building Construction. Demonstrate excellence in managing projects. Exhibit high competence in written and verbal communications. Ability to work in diverse teams. Proficient in software scheduling tools and applications. Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, powerpoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, MS Project and basic Windows environment. Strong presentation skills and proficiency in speaking to large audiences. Preferred A Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting, Construction, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Architecture or related degree. Certification as a PMI Project Management Professional (PMP). Construction Documentation Technologist (CDT) or CCCA certifications a plus. 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