Controls Project Manager

Position Summary

As a Controls Project Manager for our HVAC division, you will act as the on‑site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. You will be responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects, including costs, billings, and collections, maintaining a balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as the need arises. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to accurate proper operation. Provides accurate project as‑built and commissioning documentation.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and scheduling changes. Communicates technical and business issues with the clients. Actively pursues additional work through change orders.
• Leads and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as the need arises.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations, ensuring installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Optimally communicates the status of projects to management and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Develops project plans and coordinates required resources to ensure accurate and cost‑effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Performs site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Provides accurate documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Sends warranty letter to the customer upon meaningful completion of the project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to system technicians, electrical installers, system designers and subcontractors.
• Ensures delegated tasks are done accurately, on‑time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Develops and maintains viable long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors comply with all safety standards.
• Is responsible for the selection, ordering, budgeting and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the assigned projects.
• Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, and may request several bids in the pricing process.
• Handles costs, billings and collections; completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client; maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Is responsible for subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects, including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout.
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Manages overall financial results of assigned projects, balancing customer satisfaction with project financial outcomes.
• Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project and actively pursues change orders.
• Ensures compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements and maintains the highest ethical standards.

• Minimum of an associate's degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent experience in the HVAC/Building Automation industry.
• Hands‑on technical experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/Building Automation controls systems.
• HVAC Controls knowledge, customer communication, organizational skills, and ability to lead projects.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical material to a non‑technical audience.
• Demonstrated…