Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls•Louisville, KY

9d•$92,400 - $138,900

About The Position

As a Controls Project Manager for the HVAC division, the role serves as the on-site leader for assigned controls projects, providing construction management and project execution oversight from pre-construction planning through commissioning and closeout. The manager coordinates internal teams, subcontractors, field resources, and customers to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements. The position leads project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, change management, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and construction documentation across the project lifecycle. It involves leading project meetings, managing construction workflows, monitoring milestones, resolving field issues, and maintaining customer relationships. Success requires balancing customer satisfaction with project profitability while following company processes, construction best practices, and project management standards. The role requires an associate degree in a related technical or construction field and at least four years of experience managing, coordinating, or executing HVAC, building automation, controls, or commercial construction projects. A bachelor's degree and experience in project management, construction administration, and field operations leadership are preferred. The position requires hands-on HVAC or building automation controls knowledge, construction and financial management capabilities, customer-facing leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Excel, project management software, scheduling tools, and other business applications. The position offers a salary range of $92,400–$138,900, with salary dependent on the applicant’s qualifications and other listed factors, as well as a bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance. Benefits include paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 401(k); medical, dental, and vision care; on-the-job and cross-training opportunities; and a collaborative team environment. Johnson Controls emphasizes safety through its Zero Harm policy.

Requirements

Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, HVAC Technology, Building Automation Systems, or a related field.
At least four years of experience managing, coordinating, or executing HVAC, Building Automation, controls, or commercial construction projects.
Hands-on experience with the design, installation, startup, commissioning, and turnover of digital HVAC or Building Automation control systems.
Strong HVAC controls knowledge, including control theory, HVAC equipment operation, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Construction management experience covering project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, subcontractor management, and field execution oversight.
Working knowledge of construction processes, contract administration, project documentation, change orders, RFI processes, submittal reviews, and project closeout.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, control schematics, sequences of operation, and project schedules.
Understanding of project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, earned value principles, and project financial management.
Knowledge of construction safety requirements, jobsite coordination, risk management, quality control processes, and applicable industry standards.
Commitment to safety, professionalism, ethics, and customer satisfaction.
Experience managing project scope, labor productivity, material procurement, and profitability while achieving customer outcomes.
Customer-facing experience, strong organizational, leadership, and relationship management skills, and ability to lead projects through all execution phases.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, customers, contractors, and project team members.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and competing stakeholder needs.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Excel, project management software, scheduling tools, and other business applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Automation Systems, HVAC Technology, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in project management, construction administration, and field operations leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead HVAC controls projects through hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout.
Coordinate daily project execution with subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support.
Manage project financial performance, including costs, billings, collections, cash flow, and gross margin.
Communicate regularly with customers throughout the project and support long-term customer relationships.
Review contractual scope, evaluate field directives, bulletins, and schedule changes, and pursue change orders for additional work.
Coordinate procurement, including material selection, ordering, vendor pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
Oversee system loading, device verification, checkout, and commissioning of controllers and related equipment.
Validate system functionality, resolve issues, and ensure the completed installation meets project requirements.
Prepare as-built records, commissioning documentation, manuals, and warranty documentation.
Provide site-specific training to owners and operators on system operation and use.
Attend job progress meetings, report project status, and provide revenue, cost, and margin forecasts as required.
Ensure work complies with applicable safety standards and legal requirements.
Manage project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, cost control, change management, risk mitigation, quality assurance, and construction documentation.
Monitor progress against milestones, manage construction workflows, and proactively resolve field issues.
Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to crews when needed.
Follow Johnson Controls standards for installation, commissioning, and field execution.