HVAC Controls Project Manager
About The Position
At Johnson Controls, the HVAC Controls Project Manager leads HVAC Building Automation projects with a focus on technical quality, customer satisfaction, safe execution, and project performance. The role serves as the on-site technical and project leader for assigned HVAC and Building Automation projects, guiding work from kickoff through commissioning and closeout. It coordinates the people and materials needed to deliver projects and keeps customers informed throughout the project lifecycle. The position combines control-system design and programming with project planning, field coordination, commissioning, financial management, procurement, documentation, and customer training. The project manager works with technicians, designers, installers, subcontractors, vendors, consultants, and customers to deliver systems safely, to approved designs and applicable requirements, and in line with customer expectations.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in a technical field plus 4 years of related field experience, or 6 years of equivalent hands-on experience in HVAC / Building Automation.
- Strong experience with system design, programming, and commissioning of digital HVAC controls.
- Solid understanding of control theory and building automation systems.
- Ability to work independently and lead projects with confidence.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency with Windows, Excel, and related applications.
- Working knowledge of project costing, accounting principles, and contracting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 6+ years of HVAC industry experience.
- Experience preparing project status and performance reports for senior leadership.
- Demonstrated commitment to employee and subcontractor safety.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and completion of control systems projects for assigned customers.
- Design system hardware, develop control programming, and coordinate installation activities.
- Direct system and network commissioning, validation, controller loading, device verification, and project closeout.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and installers.
- Serve as the primary customer contact and maintain clear, proactive communication throughout the project.
- Manage project costs, billings, collections, revenue, and margin performance, and provide status updates to management.
- Identify change orders, scope growth opportunities, and contract impacts.
- Ensure work meets applicable state, local, and federal requirements, quality standards, and code requirements.
- Develop as-built documentation, commissioning records, training materials, and operation manuals.
- Train owners and operators on system operation and support successful handover.
- Coordinate field device and panel installation to match the approved design and project requirements.
- Manage procurement by selecting materials, securing vendor pricing, and monitoring delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with field teams, vendors, and customers to prevent delays and rework.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, with 15 days of vacation in the first year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care available on day one.
- Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities.
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
- Strong safety focus through the Zero Harm policy.
- Competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
