BMS Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Access to industry-leading technology

Job summary

Johnson Controls Australia is seeking a Project Manager - BMS to lead major BMS/IBMS projects from concept through commissioning in Victoria. You will manage design, procurement, installation and handover, while guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact outcomes for complex facilities.

Based in Scoresby, this role offers autonomy, strong client engagement and the chance to contribute to energy efficiency and occupant experiences across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering BMS/BAS/IBMS in commercial buildings.
• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems and integration.
• Experience with HVAC plant and energy optimisation strategies.
• Knowledge of networking and building systems communication protocols.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, profitability and risk.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full project lifecycle, including design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve milestones, financial targets and customer outcomes.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules, resources and contract deliverables.
• Overseeing FAT, SAT, commissioning activities, system optimisation and handovers.
• Ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Driving project safety performance and maintaining a strong safety-first culture.
• Preparing project documentation, reports, risk assessments and QA deliverables.
• Identifying opportunities to improve standardisation, efficiency and delivery excellence.
• Acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Controls

IBMS/BMS

Project management

Budgets

Stakeholder management

Education

Electrical, HVAC, Controls, Automation or Engineering qualifications

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

IT networking

Job description

Join a Global Leader Shaping the Future of Smart Buildings

At Johnson Controls, we're transforming how the world's buildings perform.

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, we help customers optimise energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance operational resilience across some of the world's most critical environments, including data centres, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, universities, commercial towers, and advanced industrial sites.

With over 140 years of innovation and industry leadership, Johnson Controls combines cutting-edge technology, world-class service capabilities, and deep engineering expertise to deliver intelligent building solutions that drive measurable outcomes for our customers and communities.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of major projects, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager - BMS to join our Scoresby team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing BMS professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex automation and controls projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, healthcare, industrial, education, and mission-critical facilities, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative Building Management System (BMS) and Integrated Building Management System (IBMS) solutions that improve building performance, energy efficiency, and occupant experience.

You will be supported by one of the industry's most experienced engineering and service teams while enjoying the autonomy and visibility that comes with leading major projects.

What You'll Be Doing

As the Project Manager, you'll lead the successful delivery of BMS and IBMS projects from initiation through to completion by:

• Managing the full project lifecycle, including design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover

• Leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project milestones, financial targets, and customer outcomes

• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders

• Managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules, resources, and contract deliverables

• Overseeing FAT, SAT, commissioning activities, system optimisation, and technical handovers

• Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements

• Driving project safety performance and maintaining a strong safety-first culture

• Preparing project documentation, reports, risk assessments, and QA deliverables

• Identifying opportunities to improve standardisation, efficiency, and delivery excellence

• Acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle

What You Bring

We're looking for someone with proven experience delivering Building Automation and Controls projects who enjoys both the technical and commercial aspects of project management.

You will ideally have:

• Electrical, HVAC, Controls, Automation, or Engineering qualifications
• Demonstrated experience delivering BMS, BAS, or IBMS projects within commercial buildings, healthcare and industrial, education, or critical infrastructure environments
• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems, controls architecture, and system integration
• Experience with HVAC plant, including chillers, boilers, AHUs, and energy optimisation strategies
• Knowledge of networking, IT infrastructure, BACnet, Modbus, and other building systems communication protocols
• Experience leading FAT, SAT, commissioning, and building tuning activities
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and project risks
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer engagement skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to delivering exceptional customer outcomes

Why Johnson Controls?

This is more than just another BMS project manager role.

At Johnson Controls, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most technically advanced building automation projects while building a long-term career with a global industry leader.

What we offer:

• A strong pipeline of high-profile projects across Victoria
• Opportunities to work on data centres, healthcare, education, commercial and critical infrastructure projects
• Career progression into Program Management, Senior Leadership, Engineering Management, or Technical Specialist pathways
• Access to industry-leading technology, products, and global expertise
• Ongoing professional development, technical training, and certifications
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Competitive salary package, tools of trade, and employee benefits
• A genuine commitment to safety, wellbeing, diversity, and sustainability

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an experienced BMS Project Manager, Senior BMS Engineer, Building Automation Specialist, or Controls Professional looking to work on industry-leading projects with a globally recognised organisation, we'd love to hear from you.