Johnson Controls

Construction Project Manager

Johnson Controls$89K — $134K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of project management experience in building construction
  • Familiarity with mechanical retrofits, HVAC controls, and BAS management
  • Proficient in project management and financial accounting software
  • Exceptional communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Certification or commitment to PMI/PMP within two years

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, execution, and closeout of large control construction projects focusing on scope, schedule, cost, and quality
  • Support early project development including strategy and risk assessments
  • Ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery within contract scope
  • Manage project costs, billings, collections, and change orders for positive cash flow
  • Identify project risks and take corrective action promptly
  • Coordinate procurement and subcontractor agreements for project execution
  • Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements across all project activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Competitive bonus plan based on individual and corporate performance
  • Support for ongoing professional development
  • Access to continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description


What you will do

Johnson Controls is focused on creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings through solutions that help customers achieve better outcomes. In Building Solutions North America, you will help deliver complex controls construction projects with precision, coordination, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

As a Construction Project Manager, you will lead large, multifaceted control construction projects from planning through completion. You will work closely with owners, contractor sales managers, installation teams, subcontractors, and internal partners to guide strategy, manage scope, and keep every phase moving toward a successful closeout.

This role is responsible for full project lifecycle leadership on control construction projects that typically exceed $1M in value. You will balance customer satisfaction, project execution, and financial performance while ensuring work is completed accurately, on time, within budget, and in line with contract requirements.


How you will do it

  • Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of large control construction projects with a strong focus on scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

  • Support early project development by contributing to strategy, vendor selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessments.

  • Ensure projects are delivered accurately, on time, within budget, and within contract scope.

  • Maintain positive cash flow by managing project costs, billings, collections, and active pursuit of change orders.

  • Review project progress, financial status, and contract conditions to identify risks and take corrective action early.

  • Coordinate procurement activities, subcontractor agreements, and related delivery requirements to support project execution.

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements, contract terms, specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.

  • Promote the highest standards of ethics, safety, and quality across all project activities.

  • Develop strong working relationships with customers, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

  • Attend progress meetings as needed and provide clear updates on project status, issues, and next steps.

  • Own outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrityby setting clear expectations, building practical schedules, and keeping execution disciplined from kickoff through closeout.

  • Focus on what mattersby reviewing client bulletins, schedule changes, and scope impacts quickly, then removing obstacles that could delay delivery or customer satisfaction.

  • Improve every dayby using Microsoft Project to assess progress, evaluate risk, build recovery plans, and strengthen repeatable project management practices.

  • Win as one teamby maintaining open communication with owners, installation teams, subcontractors, consultants, and internal partners throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Keep project financials current and accurate, including billings, collections, change order tracking, and settlement negotiations where needed.

  • Use a consistent project management approach to coordinate resources, manage procurement timing, and uphold quality control expectations.

What we look for

  • A bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture; or equivalent experience.

  • At least eight years of project management experience in the building construction industry.

  • Familiarity with mechanical retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, fire management, and security systems.

  • Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.

  • Exceptional communication skills to effectively convey technical materials to non-technical audiences.

  • Certification or commitment to obtaining PMI/PMP credentials within two years.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,000 - 134,000 (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

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About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
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Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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