HVAC Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead assigned HVAC control systems projects from planning through closeout. Under general direction, the role serves as the on-site project leader and coordinates the project lifecycle, including design, programming, installation, commissioning, documentation, billing, and warranty handoff. The position balances technical execution, customer communication, safety, and financial performance while supporting profitable project delivery and strong customer relationships. The project manager coordinates internal teams, subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, vendors, and administrative support. The role is accountable for scope, schedule, costs, billings, collections, profitability, cash flow, safety, and integrity. It also involves evaluating contractual scope and changes, communicating with customers and management, pursuing change orders, managing materials and pricing, and providing training, as-built information, manuals, and warranty support. The role requires HVAC/Building Automation field experience, hands-on digital controls design and commissioning experience, knowledge of HVAC controls and control theory, communication and organizational skills, computer proficiency, and an understanding of project accounting and contracting. Johnson Controls offers competitive salary, paid time off, a benefits package, training opportunities, a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to safety through its Zero Harm policy.

Requirements

Technical associate degree and four years of field experience, or six years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC/Building Automation industry.
Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/Building Automation controls systems.
Knowledge of HVAC controls, control theory, and HVAC/Building Automation systems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
Ability to work independently, stay organized, and lead projects effectively.
Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related applications.
Understanding of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent, and six years of field experience in the HVAC industry.
Experience preparing project status reports for upper management.
High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned control systems projects from planning and execution through final closeout.
Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation activities, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed to complete project work.
Manage project financial performance, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
Communicate with customers throughout each project phase and pursue change orders when scope or conditions change.
Ensure work complies with applicable state, local, and federal requirements and is performed to high ethical standards.
Oversee selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery of project materials; coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
Provide site-specific training, accurate documentation, as-built information, manuals, and warranty support at project completion.
Manage scope, schedule, cost, safety, and integrity from kickoff through completion.
Evaluate contractual scope, field directives, bulletins, and schedule changes, and translate them into project actions and change order opportunities.
Complete or delegate hardware design and software programming using established standards, and validate system functionality.
Provide commissioning records and as-built documentation, and coordinate jobsites so field installation matches project requirements.
Work with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve issues and remove obstacles.
Track progress through regular updates and monthly forecasts, and communicate revenue, cost, and gross margin expectations to management.
Share technical guidance and coordinate across project partners and teams.