Mission Critical Project Manager - Johnson Barrow

Mission Critical Project Manager - Johnson Barrow

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Johnson Barrow is a leading HVAC manufacturers’ representative in the Pacific Northwest, dedicated to helping people succeed by delivering unbiased consultative services and premium quality mechanical equipment. For over 60 years, we have partnered with engineers, contractors, and building owners to design and implement high-performance building systems that balance energy efficiency, operational reliability, and occupant comfort. Our culture is entrepreneurial at its core — we empower our people to think like business owners, act with urgency, and build lasting relationships.

Guided by our values, we stand by every project from concept through completion, advocating for our customers every step of the way.

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of mission-critical commercial HVAC projects, ensuring systems are delivered, installed, and commissioned to exact specification. This role manages all post-sale technical coordination, including equipment submittals, factory communication, logistics, site readiness, startup, commissioning, and warranty activities for complex HVAC systems provided by Johnson Barrow.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, confident on active construction sites, and skilled at navigating project management and commissioning platforms (e.g., CxAlloy). They will serve as the primary technical interface between Johnson Barrow, manufacturers, engineers, contractors, and building owners—driving project milestones, resolving field issues, and ensuring consistent, high-quality project delivery.

• Lead project delivery from equipment release through commissioning and warranty closeout.
• Interpret construction drawings, schedules, and specifications to ensure all equipment and controls align with design intent.
• Prepare, submit, and review submittal packages, verifying compliance with engineering requirements and mission-critical performance criteria.
• Track project progress using PM tools and commissioning software; update stakeholders on technical and logistical status.

• Conduct regular site visits to verify proper receipt, staging, installation, and integration of HVAC equipment.
• Partner with the Johnson Barrow service team to plan and oversee equipment startup, functional testing, and commissioning processes.
• Participate in commissioning meetings with engineers, contractors, and owners; document issues, drive resolution, and manage closeout requirements.
• Ensure all field activities comply with project safety standards and manufacturer requirements.

• Serve as a technical representative of Johnson Barrow in the field and via phone/email.
• Provide timely updates on order status, technical issues, schedule impacts, and commissioning milestones.
• Build strong relationships with engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and building owners to ensure an exceptional project experience.

• Manage project budgets, change orders, and financial tracking.
• Identify inefficiencies in project delivery and recommend process improvements.
• Support internal sales, service, and parts teams to ensure seamless execution across departments.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial or mission-critical construction, preferably with HVAC or MEP systems.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, mechanical plans, and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot technical issues and propose creative, practical solutions.
• Excellent communication, customer-facing, and conflict-resolution skills; ability to act with urgency when needed.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and accountable for meeting project deadlines and deliverables.
• Ability to interpret technical and contractual language; comfortable with commissioning and project management software.

• Primarily office- and…