Project Manager - BMS

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Superannuation

Car allowance

Career progression

Ongoing technical training

Exposure to large-scale BMS projects

Collaborative project delivery team

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Projects team. You will lead building automation and HVAC projects, taking ownership from inception to handover and building strong customer relationships.

You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality, coordinating with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to deliver innovative and sustainable building solutions.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, or an Engineering degree.
• Proven experience managing BMS, Building Automation, Controls, HVAC, or related building services projects.
• Strong understanding of Building Automation Systems, control strategies, system architecture, and design intent.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects from initiation through to handover.
• Drive successful project outcomes by managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Monitor and report on project financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project reviews, commissioning activities, and customer acceptance processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive operational efficiencies.
• Champion a culture of professionalism, accountability, and customer excellence.
• Support innovation and digital transformation initiatives across project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Trade qualification in Electrical/HVAC/Refrigeration

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Join a global leader shaping smarter, more sustainable buildings

At Johnson Controls, we are redefining how the world's most critical facilities operate. As a global leader in smart buildings, building automation, HVAC solutions, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, we help some of the world's most complex environments perform at their best.

From data centres, healthcare facilities, and pharmaceutical plants to advanced manufacturing and higher education campuses, our technologies create safer, smarter, and more sustainable spaces where reliability and performance are non-negotiable.

With over 140 years of industry leadership, Johnson Controls combines cutting-edge technology, world-class lifecycle services, and one of the world's strongest field services networks to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers and communities.

Why Join Johnson Controls?

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary package plus superannuation and car allowance
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Ongoing technical training and professional development
• Exposure to large-scale, complex BMS and HVAC projects
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing project delivery team

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our Adelaide-based Projects team.

This role is ideal for a project professional with a strong background in Building Automation Systems (BMS), Building Management Systems, Controls, or HVAC solutions who enjoys leading projects from inception to completion while building strong customer relationships.

You will take ownership of project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable building solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of assigned projects from initiation through to handover.
• Drive successful project outcomes by managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Monitor and report on project financial performance, ensuring profitability and cost control.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project reviews, commissioning activities, and customer acceptance processes.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and drive operational efficiencies.
• Champion a culture of professionalism, accountability, and customer excellence.
• Support innovation and digital transformation initiatives across project delivery.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to connect with professionals who have experience within the Building Automation, Controls, HVAC, Smart Buildings, or Critical Infrastructure industries.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Trade qualification in Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, or an Engineering degree.
• Proven experience managing BMS, Building Automation, Controls, HVAC, or related building services projects.
• Strong understanding of Building Automation Systems, control strategies, system architecture, and design intent.
• Experience overseeing Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and project close-out activities.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and financial performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer engagement skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, and project management tools.
• Experience with BIM and AutoCAD will be highly regarded.
• A continuous improvement mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced project environment.

Build Your Career with Johnson Controls

If you're looking to join an industry leader at the forefront of smart buildings, sustainability, and critical infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Johnson Controls, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Our culture is built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous growth, ensuring every employee has the opportunity to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

You have the talent. You have the voice. Together, we'll shape the future.

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