Controls Project Manager — Remote & On‑Site Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the local area with remote work and travel to customer sites as needed.

The role focuses on profitable project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, and safety requirements are met. The position requires a Bachelor’s or related degree with at least five years of PM experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Project and Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction/engineering field or Architecture.
• Minimum five years of direct project management experience in the building construction industry.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and multiple scopes of work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site execution for assigned mechanical construction projects and coordinate the project team through completion.
• Support sales and project development activities early in the TAS and development process, including strategy input, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Develop project schedules and manage execution against plan.
• Review contractual scope of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Pursue change orders actively, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.
• Manage costs, billings, collections, and project financial performance to support profitability and positive cash flow.
• Review contract terms and conditions, analyze project reporting, and escalate issues when needed.
• Manage risks, prepare recovery plans, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.
• Maintain project document controls in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Oversee construction work for compliance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate selection, ordering, and delivery schedules for materials procured for assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with CMS, HVAC installation, systems, and branch mechanical project team leaders to align resources and support project objectives.
• Coordinate customer training requirements and facilitate escalation of product-related issues when needed.
• For select projects, provide direction to truck-based teams or self-perform project support activities as required by the assignment.

Skills

Communication skills

PM/Leadership

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/ Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering/ Construction Management or Architecture

Associate's Degree with equivalent work-related experience

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Project

Adobe Writer

Visio

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the local area with remote work and travel to customer sites as needed.

The role focuses on profitable project execution from planning through closeout, ensuring schedules, budgets, and safety requirements are met. The position requires a Bachelor’s or related degree with at least five years of PM experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Project and Office tools.