Senior BMS Project Manager - End-to-End Building Systems

Johnson Controls; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Melbourne (Scoresby) seeks an experienced Project Manager – BMS to lead end-to-end delivery of complex Building Management System projects across commercial and mission‑critical environments. You will own design, integration, commissioning and handover, interfacing with clients, consultants, and contractors in a hands‑on senior role.

You will apply technical and commercial acumen to deliver on time, within budget, and to high safety standards, fostering strong relationships

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Electrical or HVAC, or an Engineering qualification with HVAC experience.
• Strong background in Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS) design, architecture, and delivery.
• Proven experience managing BMS / IBMS projects, including third‑party protocol integrations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report‑writing skills.
• Experience: Minimum 2+ years post‑qualification experience in HVAC and/or building controls.
• Extensive experience in commercial BMS project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of BMS/IBMS projects, including design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, QA standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, and budgets to achieve contractual and financial outcomes.
• Provide strong leadership to project teams to drive performance and accountability.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct and manage FATs, SATs, system commissioning, and building tuning.
• Maintain accurate financial forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
• Prepare and manage project QA documentation and standardised deliverables.
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior management.
• Ensure all works comply with OHS&E and safety‑first principles.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, standardisation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Uphold Johnson Controls’ KPIs, ethical standards, and professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Electrical/HVAC qualification

BMS/IBMS design & delivery

Project delivery management

Controller design & optimisation

Commercial HVAC systems

IT networking & protocols

FAT/SAT commissioning

MS Office & Visio

Education

Electrical/HVAC trade qualification

Engineering qualification with HVAC experience

Tools

BIM

AutoCAD

Visio

Microsoft Project

Job description

Johnson Controls in Melbourne (Scoresby) seeks an experienced Project Manager – BMS to lead end-to-end delivery of complex Building Management System projects across commercial and mission‑critical environments. You will own design, integration, commissioning and handover, interfacing with clients, consultants, and contractors in a hands‑on senior role.

You will apply technical and commercial acumen to deliver on time, within budget, and to high safety standards, fostering strong relationships