HVAC Controls Systems Area Leader-Upper Midwest

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters.

Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward

(Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota)

Johnson Controls delivers intelligent HVAC and Building Automation solutions that help create smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable buildings. In this role, you will help turn that promise into consistent execution across your Area.

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Area Manager, HVAC Controls Systems Installation to lead project execution across a designated geographic area, strengthen local capability, and support the deployment of Metasys®, Open Blue®, and integrated building automation solutions.

This is a field leadership role that serves as the Area subject matter expert for Building Automation Systems (BAS), HVAC Controls, and smart building installations. You will partner closely with Market General Managers, Installation Managers, Project Managers, Operations Leaders, and field teams to help projects deliver safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Lead HVAC Controls installation execution across the Area, including backlog delivery, project health, on-time completion, and financial performance.
• Provide technical leadership on BAS projects, including control systems, graphics, integrations, commissioning activities, and project turnover.
• Partner with local operations teams to identify project risks early and implement mitigation plans that protect customer outcomes and margin.
• Support growth initiatives by strengthening HVAC Controls execution capability in developing and underperforming markets.
• Review project portfolios and forecast delivery performance, resource requirements, and backlog conversion strategies.
• Drive adoption of Johnson Controls Systems Enablement standards, installation best practices, and consistent delivery processes.
• Conduct execution reviews and root cause analysis to identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Engage directly with customers on large or complex Building Automation and HVAC Controls projects to support requirements, turnover, commissioning, and acceptance.
• Coach Installation Managers, Project Managers, Systems Specialists, and HVAC Controls technicians to build stronger technical and operational capability.
• Maintain strong operating rhythms with local leadership teams and monitor key project and business metrics to drive accountability.
• Partner with Environmental Health & Safety teams to reinforce safe work practices and support a zero harm culture.
• Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and onboarding efforts across the Area.

• Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by tracking execution performance closely, addressing issues early, and keeping commitments visible to local teams and customers.
• Stay close to the work and remove obstacles for customers through regular field visits, project reviews, and direct engagement on complex BAS and HVAC Controls installations.
• Improve every day through continuous improvement, candor, and structured…