Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of complex HVAC and mission-critical infrastructure projects within the data centre sector in Australia.

You will own projects from contract award through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and handover, working with customers, contractors and internal teams. This role requires 50% site engagement and strong leadership in safety, quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• PMP or equivalent certification highly regarded.
• Experience delivering complex HVAC/building services projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for AHU, FWU, CDU, CRAC and Modular Data Centre solutions.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource strategies.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, project controls, document controllers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including P&L, forecasting, cash flow, and change management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, consultants, and general contractors.
• Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Lead successful project commissioning, close-out, and client handover activities.
• Spend approximately 50% of your time on project sites, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Build the Future of Digital Infrastructure with Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we're creating smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings around the world. As a global leader in smart building technologies, building automation, HVAC solutions, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation, we help customers operate more intelligently and sustainably across some of the world's fastest-growing industries, including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. With more than 140 years of innovation, Johnson Controls continues to shape the future of the built environment through industry-leading technology, a global service network, and a commitment to sustainability. As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates worldwide, we're looking for talented professionals who want to deliver projects that power the world's most critical operations.

About Silent-Aire (A Johnson Controls Company)

Silent-Aire, a Johnson Controls company, is a global leader in hyperscale data centre cooling and mission‑critical infrastructure solutions. Renowned for its innovative modular data centre technologies, custom HVAC systems, and advanced cooling solutions, Silent-Aire partners with some of the world's largest cloud and technology providers. Combining world‑class engineering expertise with advanced manufacturing, commissioning, and service capabilities, Silent-Aire delivers highly reliable, scalable, and energy‑efficient solutions that support critical digital infrastructure across the globe.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex HVAC and mission‑critical infrastructure projects within the rapidly growing data centre sector. You will take ownership of projects from contract award through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, factory testing, installation, commissioning, and final handover. Working closely with customers, contractors, consultants, and internal teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most advanced and technically challenging projects while contributing to the growth of critical infrastructure that powers the digital economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery for AHU, FWU, CDU, CRAC and Modular Data Centre solutions.
• Develop and execute project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource strategies.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, project controls, document controllers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor project performance across safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk, and customer satisfaction metrics.
• Take ownership of project financial performance, including P&L, forecasting, cash flow, and change management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, consultants, and general contractors.
• Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Lead successful project commissioning, close-out, and client handover activities.
• Spend approximately 50% of your time on project sites, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven project management experience delivering complex HVAC, mechanical, or building services projects.
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC system design, manufacture, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience delivering projects within data centres, healthcare, commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, or large infrastructure environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large project teams and manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and contractual obligations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification highly regarded.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

Work on Industry‑Leading Data Centre Projects: Be part of one of the fastest‑growing sectors globally, delivering critical infrastructure for some of the world's largest technology and cloud companies.

Global Career Opportunities: Join a truly global organisation offering long‑term career progression across project management, engineering, operations, and leadership pathways.

Cutting‑Edge Technology: Work alongside industry experts and gain exposure to advanced cooling technologies, modular infrastructure, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Growth & Development: Access ongoing professional development, mentoring, certification support, and opportunities to work on complex, high‑profile projects.

Safety & Wellbeing: Join a business that prioritises safety, employee wellbeing, and a collaborative team culture.

Eligibility

Applicants must possess current Australian work rights. Pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessment, criminal history screening, and drug & alcohol testing, form part of our recruitment process.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.