Project Development Engineer IV

Johnson Controls is a growth company. And not just because we've posted increased sales for over 58 consecutive years. We also do all we can to give people the chance to grow. Our employees enjoy working at a place that offers great advancement opportunities, training, benefits and more. You'll be challenged to innovate, encouraged to apply your knowledge and well-rewarded for results.

A Fortune 100 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader offering solutions in automotive systems and facility management and controls. We've been consistently recognized as one of the world's 100 best-managed companies. Our family includes more than 118,000 employees on six continents. Their health and safety is paramount to our success. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to excellence.

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Under minimal direction, participates as a leader of the Project Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on large, complex, high-risk projects.  Leads engineering, process or financial tasks during detailed development of projects.  Performs high-level analysis on more complex technical and financial elements, focused on the breadth of bundled programs.  Supports engineering, process or financial tasks during solution design.  Responsible to establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects.  Mentors Project Development Engineers III, II or I. 



PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

Provide technical, process or financial support to the Solution Design Specialist during solution design.  Assists as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution.
Leads or supports detailed development of projects.  Validates assumptions made during solution design.  Builds a detailed cost estimate and scope of work for assigned projects in conjunction with Operations.  Assists in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents.
Utilizes specialized functional expertise as a project development team member. Has a high degree of technical competence in multiple functional areas, capable of assessing design risk and being accountable for all elements of large projects.
Understands of the full range of JCI offerings and their applications in customer solutions. Devises alternative offerings to meet specific program requirements as identified by the Solutions Design Specialist.
Leads cross-functional teams in the development of multiple components of the bundled sale.
Performs detailed engineering or financial analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits.  Assists in technical or financial benchmarking as needed. Leads in the development of customer baselines.
Provides risk analysis for the complete solution.
Leads portions of the presentation to the C-level or economic client as needed.
Represents the development team in operational reviews of large or technically complex programs.
Occasionally performs on-site data collection at customer facilities required to perform solution design or detailed development tasks.


OTHER DUTIES:

Uses standard JCI development processes and tools in performing tasks
Develops and maintains relationships with suppliers and vendors as well as facility mid-level technical managers.
Responsible for remaining current with relevant engineering or design standards and practices
May provide post-contract design review support
Actively participates or leads in relevant professional organizations
Maintains relevant professional certifications and licenses (e.g., Professional Engineering license)
Responsible for the promotion and adherence of JCI safety policies
Perform other related duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or a related field as appropriate. Eight years or more experience in building systems or operational processes. Function-specific licenses or certifications preferred (e.g., Professional Engineering license for engineering-related roles, etc.)  MBA or other advanced degree preferred.  Possess strong analytical capabilities and ability to manage tasks associated with development of projects.  Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility systems. Effectively leading in team settings.  Has good written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations.  Solid computer skills, including an understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Project.  Ability to travel approximately 30%.