Equipment CMS Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Salary range $102k-$140k

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Construction Project Manager for Building Solutions North America to lead large, complex HVAC equipment projects of $3M+ at customer sites. You will work with Owners, sales, installation, and field teams to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will travel to DC market sites as needed, develop schedules, manage subcontractors, review contracts, and pursue change orders to protect cash flow and project profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a construction-related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large HVAC equipment projects $3M+
• Develop project schedules and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery
• Coordinate with owners, sales, installation, and field teams to optimize scope and risk
• Manage costs, billings, and collections while maintaining profitability
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, safety standards, and company policies
• Pursue change orders to support project margins
• Oversee subcontractors and internal resources to meet project objectives
• Interface with management to report progress and financial status

Skills

Project management

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Flexibility to travel

Education

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

Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What You Will Do

The Construction Project Manager is part of our Building Solutions North America business at Johnson Controls. This person will primarily lead large, complex HVAC equipment construction projects that are $3M or more. Will travel to customer sites occasionally for customer meetings and troubleshooting. Position will support the DC market. Will need to travel to DC when needed. Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Equipment Complex Projects. Works with Owner and contractor sales managers and branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the TAS and development process to provide input on strategy, vendor / partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.

How You Will Do It

• Acts as the primary internal leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Will interface with and provide direction to various teams (internal & external) as needed to successfully execute the equipment project. Develops project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
• Supports Projects Engineers and System Application Engineers in evaluating the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and / or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance.
• Manages company HVAC mechanics as well as subcontractors.
• Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.
• Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required.
• Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
• Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and JCI standards.
• Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned adequately ensuring manufacturing lead time is properly accounted for and managed.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required. Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
• Coordinates with the HVAC Sales & Operations Managers, Construction Management Services and HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader, Service Operations Manager and / or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives. Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards. Facilitates escalation of product related problems.
• Assists Area Management Team and / or sales in project development efforts.
• Coordinate customer-training requirements.
• For select bundled projects, may interface with and provide direction to Truck Based team(s) that are assigned to projects under the Project Manager’s control.
• For select bundled projects, may Self-perform sales support activities early in the audit process to provide input on vendor/partners selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc.
• For select bundled projects, may Self-perform cost estimating, project scheduling and project management of assigned projects.

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work related experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Travel will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.
• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point, project), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.

Preferred

• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry preferred.
• Management experience with projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, BAS management and HVAC Equipment is highly preferred.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $102,000-140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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. 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-us