Controls Project Manager

What you will do

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 systems projects with assigned customers.

• Complete typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards.
• Validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors.
• Provide accurate project as‑built and commissioning documentation.
• Evaluate contractual scope and impact of client‑issued bulletins, field directives or scheduling changes.
• Communicate technical and business related issues with clients and pursue additional work through change orders.
• Lead and complete loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers.
• Coordinate job-site panel and field device physical locations in accordance with Johnson Controls literature.
• Communicate project status to management and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Develop project plans and coordinate resources to ensure accurate and cost-effective installation.
• Perform site-specific training for owner/operator and provide documentation and manuals.
• Send warranty letter upon project 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.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend job progress meetings as required.
• Ensure all staff and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.
• Select, order, and schedule delivery of materials, including vendor pricing and availability.
• Handle costs, billings, and collections; complete project billings promptly.
• Maintain profitability and positive cash flow.
• Manage subcontractor payment and billing processes.

• Minimum of a technical associate’s degree with four years of field experience or eight years of equivalent experience in the HVAC/Building Automation industry.
• Relevant technical hands‑on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/Building Automation control systems.
• HVAC controls knowledge, customer communication skills, organization, and ability to lead projects.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical material to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and other relevant tools.
• 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.

$100,100 – $148,000 (salary determined by experience, education, and market data). Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance. Includes a competitive benefits package.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.