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Manager, Prevailing Wage

Johnson Controls, Inc.
sick time, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Oct 31, 2025

Our team members are the cornerstone of our success. We appreciate your interest in exploring new opportunities with us.

As a global leader in creating smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to revolutionize building performance for the benefit of people, places, and the planet. Join a dynamic team dedicated to helping you shape your best future! Our organization is uniquely equipped to support the fire protection sector through the scheduling and dispatching of inspection activities across the United States. In this role, you'll engage in meaningful work and diverse learning opportunities that foster your professional development. We prioritize our employees' physical, financial, and emotional well-being, creating an enriching experience. Become part of our Fire Schedule & Dispatch Central Operations Support team and thrive in a company culture that values your insights and contributions-your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time-15 days of vacation in your first year
  • Comprehensive benefits package; 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy
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What you will do:

TheManager, Prevailing Wagewill lead the established Center of Excellence for Prevailing Wage that supports all lines of business. This role is responsible for streamlining people, processes, and technology to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scalability. The manager will work closely with internal stakeholders to evaluate internal controls, conduct audits, assess operational risks, and implement corrective actions to close compliance gaps.

How you will do it:

  • Lead and support the Prevailing Wage Center of Excellence team through clear communication and development initiatives as they:
    • Conduct independent and systematic evaluations of the company's compliance with relevant labor and employment policies and contractual/regulatory obligations
    • Review government contracts, determining appropriate labor classifications
    • Develop prevailing wage and benefit analysis
  • Lead the development of new policies, procedures, and internal templates, design guidance documents and training materials.
  • Serve as theprimary point of contactfor all Prevailing Wage matters.
  • Oversee thetransition of Fire, Security, SI, and JCBSbusiness units into CPPW.
  • Ensure readiness for upcoming changes impacting Prevailing Wage.
  • Proactively assess and managecompliance risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Monitor and report on performance against KPIs, providing visibility into risks and issues.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Stay current onPrevailing Wage and Certified Payroll regulations and best practices.

What we look for:

Required

  • Bachelor's degreein relevant field (Business Administration, Finance or related field).
  • Experience with Six Sigma methodologies,
  • Deep understanding ofPrevailing Wage and Certified Payroll requirements.
  • Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suiteand capable of using tools to analyze data, develop work plans, and communicate complex issues.
  • Highly organized with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
  • Strong ability to develop and executecommunication plansacross diverse audiences.
  • Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders and foster cross-functional collaboration.
  • Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled at building effective relationships across various teams and personalities.

Preferred

  • MBA in Finance, Public Administration or related field.
  • Lean methodology strongly encouraged.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000-134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, andabilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes acompetitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers siteat https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us.

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