Building Automation Project Lead – HVAC Controls

Johnson Controls; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

15 days vacation first year

401K and comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead on-site technical and project activities for building automation projects. You will guide projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, coordinating people, materials, and customer communications to ensure successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes design, programming, commissioning of digital HVAC controls, and strong cost/margin management, with safety and compliance as top priorities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical field plus 4 years of related field experience, or 6 years of equivalent hands-on experience in HVAC/Building Automation.
• Strong experience with system design, programming, and commissioning of digital HVAC controls.
• Solid understanding of control theory and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of control systems projects for assigned customers.
• Design system hardware, develop control programming, and coordinate installation activities.
• Direct system and network commissioning, validation, and project closeout.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and installers.
• Act as the primary customer contact and maintain clear, proactive communication throughout the project.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, revenue, and margin performance.
• Identify change orders, scope growth opportunities, and contract impacts.
• Ensure work meets applicable state, local, and federal requirements.
• Develop as-built documentation, commissioning records, training materials, and operation manuals.
• Train owners and operators on system operation and support a successful handover.

Skills

HVAC controls

Project management

System design

Programming

Commissioning

Communication

Windows/Excel

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Bachelor's degree in a technical field (nice to have)

Tools

Windows

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead on-site technical and project activities for building automation projects. You will guide projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, coordinating people, materials, and customer communications to ensure successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes design, programming, commissioning of digital HVAC controls, and strong cost/margin management, with safety and compliance as top priorities.