HVAC Branch Installation Manager

Johnson Controls•Houston, TX

About The Position

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine building performance to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future through meaningful work, learning opportunities, and an empowering culture where your voice and ideas are heard—your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! What we offer Competitive pay with bonus eligibility Paid vacation/holidays/sick time and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) available Day 1 401(k) with company match Extensive product and on‑the-job training with outstanding internal resources Encouraging, collaborative team environment and dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy Company vehicle, tools, and equipment to complete jobs (role dependent) HVAC BRANCH INSTALLATION MANAGER What you will do Manage branch installation operations, including Controls, Equipment, and Mechanical teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery Oversee project assignments, resource planning, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations Drive branch financial performance: revenue forecasting, billings, collections, and cost control Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and customers to ensure satisfaction and repeat business Champion Zero Harm safety culture and enforce adherence to all safety standards Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled team of project leaders, engineers, and specialists Ensure estimating and engineering standards are applied effectively across projects Support strategic and financial planning in collaboration with senior leadership How you will do it Lead execution and performance of installation delivery teams to meet branch goals and objectives Monitor key metrics such as backlog growth, productivity improvements, and project slippage reduction Implement continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices Provide coaching and career development for direct reports, including succession planning Collaborate with Sales and Service teams to ensure smooth handoffs and customer satisfaction What we look for Required Technical school training or equivalent HVAC/Building Controls experience 3+ years of leadership experience in installation operations or project management Proven ability to manage financials, forecast, and deliver growth and productivity targets Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; effective written and verbal communication Proficiency with MS Office and project management systems; valid driver’s license (as applicable) Preferred 5+ years in HVAC installation management within a branch or multi‑site environment Experience leading safety programs and reporting performance against KPIs Familiarity with controls, mechanical systems, and commissioning processes Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, EPA/Universal) HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100k-150k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and 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, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

Requirements

Technical school training or equivalent HVAC/Building Controls experience
3+ years of leadership experience in installation operations or project management
Proven ability to manage financials, forecast, and deliver growth and productivity targets
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; effective written and verbal communication
Proficiency with MS Office and project management systems; valid driver’s license (as applicable)

Nice To Haves

5+ years in HVAC installation management within a branch or multi‑site environment
Experience leading safety programs and reporting performance against KPIs
Familiarity with controls, mechanical systems, and commissioning processes
Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, EPA/Universal)

Responsibilities

Manage branch installation operations, including Controls, Equipment, and Mechanical teams to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery
Oversee project assignments, resource planning, and compliance with state, local, and federal regulations
Drive branch financial performance: revenue forecasting, billings, collections, and cost control
Build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and customers to ensure satisfaction and repeat business
Champion Zero Harm safety culture and enforce adherence to all safety standards
Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled team of project leaders, engineers, and specialists
Ensure estimating and engineering standards are applied effectively across projects
Support strategic and financial planning in collaboration with senior leadership
Lead execution and performance of installation delivery teams to meet branch goals and objectives
Monitor key metrics such as backlog growth, productivity improvements, and project slippage reduction
Implement continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices
Provide coaching and career development for direct reports, including succession planning
Collaborate with Sales and Service teams to ensure smooth handoffs and customer satisfaction

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus eligibility
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision) available Day 1
401(k) with company match
Extensive product and on‑the-job training with outstanding internal resources
Encouraging, collaborative team environment and dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Company vehicle, tools, and equipment to complete jobs (role dependent)

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