HVAC Project Manager-Data Center Support

Johnson Controls • Austin, TX

3d • $80,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The HVAC Project Manager manages assigned projects within the Data Center HVAC portfolio and leads planning, execution, and successful completion of complex mechanical and HVAC projects. The role coordinates customers, sales teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field operations to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards while maintaining customer satisfaction.

The position oversees projects from turnover through closeout, including developing execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements; managing financial performance, risks, issues, and change orders; coordinating procurement and site logistics; supporting field teams; and overseeing commissioning, startup, and punch list completion. It also maintains project documentation and customer communications, ensures compliance with safety policies and contractual and industry requirements, and builds strong customer relationships.

The hiring salary range is $80,000–$140,000 annually. Salary is determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. The position includes a competitive benefits package. The employer emphasizes safety, comprehensive training, job stability, and participation eligibility in Service Plus Rewards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing HVAC, mechanical, critical environment, or data center projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, controls, commissioning, and construction processes.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting mission-critical facilities or data centers.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Knowledge of critical cooling systems, redundancy strategies, and data center infrastructure.
• Experience working with commissioning agents, consulting engineers, and general contractors on large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of HVAC projects from project turnover through final closeout.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate activities among customers, sales teams, service operations, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project financial performance, including revenue, margins, forecasting, billing, and cost control.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change orders while maintaining project profitability.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, contractual requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee equipment procurement, material deliveries, site logistics, and subcontractor performance.
• Support field teams by resolving technical, scheduling, and operational challenges.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, schedules, and customer communications.
• Build and maintain customer relationships and support customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate project commissioning, startup activities, punch list completion, and project closeout.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Competitive salary and incentives.
• Service Plus Rewards participation eligibility.
• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-structured training.
• Job stability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level