Construction Project Manager, HVAC

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Construction Project Manager for HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) in Mobile, Alabama. You will lead complex controls construction projects, coordinating engineering, field teams, and subcontractors from turnover to commissioning and customer acceptance.

Key responsibilities include managing budgets, forecasting, billing, and change orders, while driving safe, compliant project execution and strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Five (5) or more years of project management experience in HVAC controls or BAS.
• Strong understanding of BAS, HVAC, and building networks.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong financial management: forecasting, cost control, billing, collections.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC controls and BAS projects to meet schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Manage project financial performance including forecasting, revenue recognition, cost control, and cash flow.
• Drive change order development, negotiation, and execution.
• Coordinate engineering, programming, installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and internal resources across disciplines.
• Ensure safety standards and customer site requirements are met.
• Foster strong customer relationships and support value engineering.

Skills

BAS knowledge

HVAC systems

Controls installation

Project management

Financial management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

## Construction Project Manager, HVACApply: Mobile-Alabama-United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: WD30283667**About Us**Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Through our industry-leading HVAC controls, building automation, energy management, and digital solutions, we help customers optimize building performance, reduce energy consumption, improve occupant comfort, and achieve decarbonization goals.For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered innovative building technologies and services that create intelligent, connected environments across data centers, healthcare facilities, universities, government installations, commercial buildings, and industrial campuses. **What You Will Do**As a **Construction Project Manager for HVAC Controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS)**, you will lead the execution of complex controls construction projects, ensuring successful delivery of building automation, HVAC controls, energy management, and systems integration solutions. You will be responsible for the financial, operational, and customer success of assigned projects while managing project teams, subcontractors, engineers, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.Working closely with customers, consultants, contractors, field operations, engineering teams, and subcontractors, you will provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle from project turnover through commissioning and customer acceptance. **Responsibilities Include:*** Leading HVAC controls and BAS projects to successful completion while meeting schedule, budget, quality, and contractual requirements.* Managing project financial performance, including forecasting, revenue recognition, cost control, billing, collections, and cash flow.* Driving change order identification, development, negotiation, and execution.* Coordinating engineering, software development, field installation, network integration, startup, commissioning, and owner training activities.* Managing subcontractors, vendors, and internal resources across multiple disciplines.* Ensuring compliance with Johnson Controls safety standards and customer site requirements.* Maintaining strong customer relationships while proactively managing project risks and issues.* Supporting value engineering efforts that enhance customer outcomes and project profitability. **How You Will Do It**Serve as the primary project leader responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all aspects of HVAC Controls and BAS projects.**Project Execution*** Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone plans.* Coordinate engineering, controls programming, graphics development, panel fabrication, network implementation, installation, startup, and commissioning activities.* Ensure project deliverables align with contract requirements and customer expectations.* Lead project meetings with customers, consulting engineers, general contractors, and internal stakeholders.**Financial Management*** Maintain project profitability through effective cost control and forecasting.* Monitor labor productivity, subcontractor performance, equipment procurement, and project budgets.* Drive billing and collection activities to maintain positive cash flow.* Prepare and present project financial reviews to leadership.**Technical Leadership**Oversee projects involving:* Building Automation Systems (BAS)* HVAC Controls* Chiller Plant Optimization* Air Handler Controls* Central Utility Plant Controls* Energy Management Systems* BACnet and IP-Based Building Networks* Integration with Mechanical Equipment and Third-Party Systems* Commissioning and Functional Performance TestingCollaborate with engineering and field teams to resolve technical and operational challenges while ensuring systems are installed, programmed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications and company standards.**Risk Management*** Review contract requirements and proactively identify project risks.* Manage customer directives, scope changes, schedule impacts, and subcontractor issues.* Develop mitigation plans to address schedule, financial, and operational concerns.**Customer Success*** Build trusted relationships with owners, contractors, facility operators, and consulting engineers.* Communicate project progress, risks, and financial status effectively.* Support customer training, turnover activities, and project closeout documentation. **What We Look For****Required*** Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Building Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* **Five (5) or more years of project management experience** in HVAC controls, building automation systems (BAS), mechanical construction, or related building systems projects.* Demonstrated experience managing controls, automation, or mechanical projects with responsibility for financial performance, execution, and customer satisfaction.* Strong understanding of: + Building Automation Systems (BAS) + HVAC Systems + Controls Installation and Integration + Commissioning Processes + Building Networks and System Integration + Mechanical Construction Coordination* Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple project stakeholders.* Strong financial management skills including forecasting, cost control, change order management, billing, and collections.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to customers and non-technical audiences.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software, and financial management systems.* Ability to travel as required by assigned projects.**Preferred*** PMP Certification or willingness to obtain certification within two years of employment.* Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys, Facility Explorer, or other BAS platforms.* Experience with BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP-based controls networks.* Experience managing projects in healthcare, higher education, government, industrial, pharmaceutical, mission-critical, or data center environments.* Experience leading commissioning, integrated systems testing, and owner training activities. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $92,000- 139,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-usJohnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.