Johnson Controls

HVAC Service Project Manager

Johnson Controls$110K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project or service management experience in commercial or industrial sectors.
  • Proficient in project management software and financial accounting systems; familiarity with CMMS is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office, Microsoft Project, and basic Windows OS.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain necessary government security clearances.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site execution of assigned maintenance and service projects.
  • Manage procurement, quality, and payment processes for materials and subcontractors.
  • Negotiate and prepare subcontracts for project delivery.
  • Develop and execute project schedules with team collaboration.
  • Ensure project compliance with legal, safety, and ethical standards.
  • Monitor project progress, financial health, and update leadership on status.
  • Provide training coordination and assess customer requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits starting from the first day of employment.
  • Generous paid leave, including 3 weeks of vacation and 10 standard holidays.
  • Limited travel primarily focused at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Service Project Manager to join our federal team leading Maintenance and Service projects for the National Defense University (military friendly, but experience not required) in Washington D.C.. This role will manage the teams doing facility maintenance and service work primarily related to the HVAC Mechanical and HVAC Controls/Building Automation Systems.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 base salary range. Negotiable based on experience.
Bonus eligible: Yes

Hours: Primarily works Monday-Friday, day shift type hours.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Paid time off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total).
Travel: Limited; primary work is all based at the National Defense University site in Washington D.C.

As a Service Project Manager, you will:

  • Serve as a primary on-site leader for execution on assigned projects.
  • Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors
  • Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts
  • Develops project schedules along with the assistance of Mechanics, Technicians, and Project Managers, and executes according to plan.
  • Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
  • Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics
  • Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety.
  • Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursue growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes
  • Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals
  • Ensure mechanics, technicians and subcontractors complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers
  • Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow
  • Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required
  • Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts
  • Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation
  • Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards
  • Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
  • Coordinates customer-training requirements


Required Qualifications:

  • Project management or service management experience supporting commercial or industrial building construction or service.
  • Proficient in Project Management software, financial accounting systems, and processes. Proficiency with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
  • Strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), Microsoft Project, Outlook and basic Windows environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Management experience with projects related to HVAC controls / Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Proficiency working with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), preferably with Maximo
  • Proficiency with Facility-Related Control Systems (FRCS) and the process for integration and commissioning of field controllers
  • Experience working with projects including large HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, etc)
  • Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards
  • Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors


Preferred Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work related experience


Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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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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