Construction Project Manager, HVAC

Johnson Controls•Mobile, AL

6d•$92,000 - $139,000

About The Position

As a Construction Project Manager for HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS), you will lead complex controls construction projects and be responsible for their financial, operational, and customer success. You will manage project teams, subcontractors, engineers, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle, working with customers, consultants, contractors, field operations, engineering teams, and subcontractors from project turnover through commissioning and customer acceptance. The role encompasses project planning and execution, financial management, technical leadership, risk management, and customer success. Projects may involve building automation systems, HVAC controls, chiller plant optimization, air handler controls, central utility plant controls, energy management systems, BACnet and IP-based building networks, integration with mechanical equipment and third-party systems, commissioning, and functional performance testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five or more years of project management experience in HVAC controls, building automation systems (BAS), mechanical construction, or related building systems projects.
Demonstrated experience managing controls, automation, or mechanical projects with responsibility for financial performance, execution, and customer satisfaction.
Strong understanding of BAS, HVAC systems, controls installation and integration, commissioning processes, building networks and system integration, and mechanical construction coordination.
Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple project stakeholders.
Strong financial management skills, including forecasting, cost control, change order management, billing, and collections.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers and non-technical audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and financial management systems.
Ability to travel as required by assigned projects.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or willingness to obtain certification within two years of employment.
Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys, Facility Explorer, or other BAS platforms.
Experience with BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP-based controls networks.
Experience managing projects in healthcare, higher education, government, industrial, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or data center environments.
Experience leading commissioning, integrated systems testing, and owner training activities.

Responsibilities

Lead HVAC controls and BAS projects to meet schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, revenue recognition, cost control, billing, collections, and cash flow.
Identify, develop, negotiate, and execute change orders.
Coordinate engineering, software development, controls programming, graphics development, panel fabrication, network implementation, field installation, startup, commissioning, owner training, and project closeout activities.
Manage subcontractors, vendors, internal resources, and stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
Ensure compliance with Johnson Controls safety standards and customer site requirements.
Maintain customer relationships and communicate project progress, risks, and financial status.
Support value engineering efforts to improve customer outcomes and project profitability.
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone plans.
Lead project meetings with customers, consulting engineers, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Monitor labor productivity, subcontractor performance, equipment procurement, and project budgets.
Prepare and present project financial reviews to leadership.
Review contract requirements, identify project risks, manage scope and schedule changes and subcontractor issues, and develop mitigation plans.
Collaborate with engineering and field teams to resolve technical and operational challenges and ensure systems are installed, programmed, tested, and commissioned according to specifications and company standards.
Build relationships with owners, contractors, facility operators, and consulting engineers.
Support customer training, turnover activities, and project closeout documentation.