HVAC Data Center Project Manager

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The Project Manager is part of our Building Solutions North America business at Johnson Controls. Lead large, complex, multi-million dollar Controls construction projects in data centers throughout the U.S. This is a U.S. Based Remote position. Will travel to customer sites, including data centers, as required by the project, potentially traveling up to 50% or more at times.

Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned projects within data centers. Works with Owner and contractor sales managers, branch installation managers, and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the TAS and development process, offering recommendations on strategy, vendor/partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment, etc. Ensures that assigned data center projects are completed accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within the scope of the contract.

Maintains positive cash flow and actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed complies with state, local, and federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest ethics. Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors enforce all safety standards. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

• Acts as the primary on-site leader for execution teams on assigned data center projects, developing project schedules and implementing them according to plan.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders, performing associated cost estimates, preparing proposals, and negotiating final settlement prices and customer acceptance.
• Manages costs, billings, and collections, completing project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client while maintaining profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Reviews and interprets contract terms and conditions specific to data center construction.
• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues, and financial status to management as required, applying Microsoft Project to implement and evaluate job progress and risks.
• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when needed, resolving disputes with minimal critical issues.
• Negotiates, prepares, and issues subcontracts for data center projects.
• Ensures project document controls comply with contract requirements and JCI standards.
• Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques specific to data centers.
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for assigned data center projects.
• Develops and maintains viable long‑term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors in the data center industry. Attends job progress meetings as required, ensuring subcontractors understand project expectations.
• Coordinates with the CMS and HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader,…