Controls Project Manager

Controls Project Manager 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.

The CMS Project Manager leads large mechanical construction projects in the local area, with remote work and travel to customer sites as needed. This role is responsible for profitable project execution from early planning through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with contract and safety requirements.

• Lead the primary on-site execution effort for assigned mechanical construction projects and coordinate the project team through completion.
• Support sales and project development activities early in the TAS and development process, including strategy input, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Develop project schedules and manage execution against plan.
• Review contractual scope of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Pursue change orders actively, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.
• Manage costs, billings, collections, and project financial performance to support profitability and positive cash flow.
• Review contract terms and conditions, analyze project reporting, and elevate issues when needed.
• Manage risks, prepare recovery plans, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.
• Maintain project document controls in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Oversee construction work for compliance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate selection, ordering, and delivery schedules for materials procured for assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with CMS, HVAC installation, systems, and branch mechanical project team leaders to align resources and support project objectives.
• Coordinate customer training requirements and facilitate escalation of product-related issues when needed.
• For select projects, provide direction to truck-based teams or self-perform project support activities as required by the assignment.

Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by leading project execution with a clear focus on quality, ethics, and compliance.

Stay close to the work by tracking field progress, schedule status, scope changes, and customer needs before they become larger issues.

Improve every day through candid communication, practical problem-solving, and proactive recovery planning when risks arise.

Win as one team by coordinating closely with sales, installation, engineering, commissioning, subcontractors, and customers to keep work moving smoothly.

Use Microsoft Project and project reporting tools to evaluate job progress, identify risks, and support timely decisions.

Maintain disciplined document control, billing accuracy, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.

Communicate project status, financial performance, and issues clearly to management and stakeholders.

Keep subcontractors aligned on expectations, site requirements, and schedule commitments.

Balance customer satisfaction with project financial results while maintaining a consistent and repeatable project management approach.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction…