Controls Project Manager 2

Johnson Controls; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 85,200 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacations & holidays

Health, dental, vision benefits

401K and pension options

On-the-job and cross-training

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Dublin, OH seeks a Controls Project Manager for the HVAC division to lead on-site control systems projects, manage costs, and ensure profitability while delivering customer satisfaction. You will direct installation, commissioning, programming, and documentation, coordinating with subcontractors and clients, and forecasting revenue and margins.

Candidates should have an associate degree with related field experience or equivalent, strong leadership, and proficiency in Windows

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 4+ years field experience or 6 years equivalent in HVAC/Building Automation.
• Hands‑on design and commissioning experience for digital HVAC/building automation controls.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities; ability to explain technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Windows and Excel; knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
• Experience with project accounting, costing practices, and contracting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects.
• Manage overall financial results including costs, billings, collections and profitability.
• Lead installation, device verification, commissioning of system controllers, and documentation.
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and Johnson Controls staff; pursue change orders when needed.
• Provide training and documentation for owner/operators; ensure warranty execution.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, clients, and vendors; lead progress meetings.

Skills

HVAC Controls knowledge

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Field experience

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

As a Controls Project Manager for our HVAC division, you will act as the on‑site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. You will be responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects, including costs, billings, and collections, maintaining a balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as the need arises. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to accurate proper operation. Provides accurate project as‑built and commissioning documentation.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and scheduling changes. Communicates technical and business issues with the clients. Actively pursues additional work through change orders.
• Leads and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as the need arises.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations, ensuring installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Optimally communicates the status of projects to management and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Develops project plans and coordinates required resources to ensure accurate and cost‑effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Performs site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Provides accurate documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Sends warranty letter to the customer upon meaningful completion of the project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to system technicians, electrical installers, system designers and subcontractors.
• Ensures delegated tasks are done accurately, on‑time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Develops and maintains viable long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors comply with all safety standards.
• Is responsible for the selection, ordering, budgeting and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the assigned projects.
• Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, and may request several bids in the pricing process.
• Handles costs, billings and collections; completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client; maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Is responsible for subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects, including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout.
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Manages overall financial results of assigned projects, balancing customer satisfaction with project financial outcomes.
• Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project and actively pursues change orders.
• Ensures compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements and maintains the highest ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate's degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent experience in the HVAC/Building Automation industry.
• Hands‑on technical experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/Building Automation controls systems.
• HVAC Controls knowledge, customer communication, organizational skills, and ability to lead projects.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical material to a non‑technical audience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work independently.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related applications.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC/Building Automation systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals, and contracting preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent, and six years of field experience in the HVAC industry.
• Experience preparing reports for upper management on project status.
• High regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care
• On‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Salary and Compensation

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,200-$117,000 (salary to be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data). This position offers a competitive bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.

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