Johnson Controls

Controls Project Manager 2

Johnson Controls$85K — $118K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical associate's degree with 4 years field experience or 6 years equivalent experience in HVAC/building automation.
  • Hands-on experience with systems design and commissioning of HVAC controls.
  • Strong leadership capabilities with effective customer communication skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, particularly for technical subjects.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a field-based environment.
  • Proficient in business-related software like Windows and Excel.
  • Knowledge of control theory in HVAC/building automation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead HVAC controls projects from planning through completion.
  • Direct subcontractors and teams to ensure alignment with project scope.
  • Manage project finances, including budgeting and billing procedures.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with customers throughout all project phases.
  • Coordinate material selection, ordering, and delivery timelines for projects.
  • Facilitate owner/operator training and ensure accurate project documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements throughout project execution.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension plans, and medical coverage.
  • Opportunities for on-the-job and cross-training.
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture.
  • Commitment to safety as per Zero Harm policy.
Full Job Description
HVAC Controls Project Manager

Join a team that is focused on building outcomes that matter for customers and communities. In this role, you will help deliver reliable HVAC controls solutions while working in a collaborative, safety-conscious environment.

What we offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care
  • On the job/cross training opportunities
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you'll do

As an Controls Project Manager, you will lead assigned control systems projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate technical execution, customer communication, and project financial performance to help ensure each project is completed safely, accurately, and on time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead assigned HVAC controls projects through hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and project closeout.
  • Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed to keep work aligned with scope and schedule.
  • Manage project financial results, including costs, billings, collections, and subcontractor payment processes.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers throughout all project phases and pursue approved change orders.
  • Coordinate material selection, ordering, budget, vendor pricing, and delivery schedules for assigned projects.
  • Support owner and operator training, warranty follow-up, and delivery of accurate project documentation, as-builts, and manuals.
  • Ensure work is completed in compliance with applicable state, local, and federal requirements and with a strong focus on safety and ethics.


How You Will Do It
  • Plan the work early, define the technical scope, and keep execution aligned with contract requirements. Use established standards for hardware design and software programming, then validate system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and field teams.
  • Stay close to the jobsite and the customer by coordinating panel and field device locations, communicating technical and business issues clearly, and responding quickly to bulletin or schedule changes.
  • Own outcomes with accountability for safety, integrity, and financial results. Track revenue, costs, and gross margin, and provide accurate monthly forecasts to management.
  • Improve every day through candid problem-solving. Load and verify controllers, complete commissioning, and capture accurate as-built and commissioning documentation.
  • Win as one team by coaching System Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, and subcontractors so delegated work is accurate, on time, billed correctly, and within budget.
  • Develop project plans, coordinate required resources, and keep communication steady with customers, contractors, consultants, Johnson Controls staff, and suppliers.
  • Deliver owner and operator training, manuals, and warranty letters in a timely manner so each system is ready for successful handoff.
Required
  • Technical associate's degree with 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.
  • HVAC controls knowledge, customer communication skills, organizational skills, and proven ability to lead projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical material to a non-technical audience.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a field-based environment.
  • Computer proficiency with Windows, Excel, and related business tools.
  • Knowledge of control theory and HVAC/building automation systems.
  • Familiarity with project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.
Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience with six years of field experience in the HVAC industry.
  • Experience preparing status reports for upper management.
  • A strong track record of supporting employee and subcontractor safety.


HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,200 - $118,000 (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. 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.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
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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