Controls Project Manager; LSS

About the Role

As a Controls Project Manager for our HVAC division, you will, under general direction, act as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control system projects with assigned customers.

• Plan, execute and complete control system projects as the on-site project leader.
• Perform hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Manage overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections.
• Coordinate communication with the customer during all phases of the project, actively pursue selling change orders.
• Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements.
• Complete typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards.
• Validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and others.
• Provide accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Evaluate contractual scope, impact of client‑issued bulletins, field directives and scheduling changes.
• Communicate technical and business related issues with clients, actively pursue additional work.
• Lead and complete loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers.
• Provide jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations.
• Optimize communication of project status to management and provide monthly forecasts.
• Develop project plans and coordinate required resources to ensure cost‑effective installation.
• Perform site‑specific training for owner/operator and provide documentation and manuals.
• Send warranty letter to customer upon completion and ensure warranty execution.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to technicians, installers, designers and subcontractors.
• Ensure tasks are done accurately, on‑time, billed, within budget, and scope.
• Maintain long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Attend job progress meetings as required.
• Ensure safety standards are met by staff and subcontractors.
• Select, order, budget and schedule procurement of materials for assigned projects.
• Secure pricing and availability from vendors and subcontractors.
• Handle costs, billings and collections; complete project billings timely and accurately.
• Responsible for subcontractor payment and billing processes.

• Minimum of a technical Associate’s degree with four years of field experience or six years of related field experience in the HVAC/building automation industry.
• Relevant technical hands‑on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/building automation controls systems.
• HVAC controls knowledge, customer communication, organization, and project leadership ability.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical material to a non‑technical audience.
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and other relevant software.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC/building automation systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles and contracting preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent, with six years field experience in the HVAC industry.
• Experience preparing reports for upper management regarding project status.
• High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,200–$117,000. This role offers a competitive bonus plan and a comprehensive benefits package.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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