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• Competitive salary

• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one

• An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation

• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities

• A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees

• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What you will do

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects. This role helps maintain project schedules, track progress, assist with budgeting activities, and ensure project documentation is organized and compliant. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and eager to grow their project management skills within a collaborative construction environment.

How you will do it

The Assistant Project Manager reports directly to the northeast region major projects management team and works closely with project managers, field teams, local market leaders and trade partners to keep project activities running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the review and tracking of project schedules, noting progress updates and identifying potential issues.

• Assist in preparing project status reports, summaries, and presentations for internal teams and stakeholders.

• Help identify and document project risks, track mitigation actions, and support communication of potential impacts.

• Coordinate with project team members to resolve day‑to‑day issues and maintain workflow continuity.

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project documentation, including logs, meeting minutes, submittals, and change order records.

• Participate in project meetings and contribute to discussions related to progress, challenges, and next steps.

• Assist with cost tracking activities, including reviewing invoices, monitoring budget updates, and supporting change management processes.

• Monitor schedule progress and collaborate with the team to recommend adjustments when delays or conflicts arise.

• Develop a working understanding of company contracts, scopes of work, and responsibilities of all project participants.

• Learn and apply basic planning and scheduling best practices under the guidance of senior staff.

• Support the Operations team in maintaining and updating multiple project schedules.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by offering feedback on processes and procedures.

• Participate in training opportunities related to project management, scheduling, and project controls.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience

• 1–3 years of experience in MEP construction or a related construction environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project

• Basic understanding of construction industry standards, practices, and regulations

Preferred

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills

• Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities

• Experience supporting mechanical, HVAC, controls, BAS, fire, or security system projects (HVAC strongly preferred)

• Familiarity with contract administration and procurement processes

• PMP or CAPM certification (or interest in pursuing)

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $104,000- 143,000 (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. 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 the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us