Equipment Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); Remote; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Manager for Building Solutions North America to lead data center construction projects across the United States. The role is remote within the U.S. and may require frequent travel to client sites, sometimes exceeding 50% of time.

Responsibilities include ensuring profitable project execution, coordinating with sales, installation, and project teams, and managing scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining cash flow and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum eight years of direct project management experience in building construction, preferably data centers.
• PMI/PMP certification within two years of employment desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in project management and financial software; MS Office, Adobe Writer, and Visio favored.
• Willingness to travel ~10% or more depending on project.

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site leader for execution teams and manage project schedules.
• Evaluate scopes of work and pursue change orders for additional work.
• Manage costs, billings, and collections to maintain profitability.
• Communicate progress and financial status to management with risk tools.
• Ensure document controls meet contract requirements and safety standards.
• Coordinate meetings, training, and cross-functional resource allocation.
• Foster safety, accountability, and integrity across staff and subcontractors.

Skills

PM experience

Data center experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Writer

Visio

Job description

About us

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 You Will Do

The Project Manager is an integral member of our Building Solutions North America business at Johnson Controls. This role involves leading large, complex, and multi-million-dollar Controls construction projects in data centers across the U.S. This position operates remotely within the U.S. but requires travel to customer sites, including data centers, as necessitated by project demands, potentially up to 50% or more at times.

Under general direction, the Project Manager is responsible for the profitable execution of assigned projects within data centers. This role involves early collaboration with sales managers, installation managers, and project teams to strategize, assess risks, and provide recommendations on vendor selection and scope enhancements. The Project Manager ensures projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and within contract scope, while maintaining positive cash flow and pursuing opportunities for change orders. Compliance with legal and safety standards is paramount, and the role requires adherence to consistent project management procedures and processes, balancing customer satisfaction with financial results.

How You Will Do It

• Act as the primary on-site leader for execution teams, developing and managing project schedules to ensure alignment with project plans.
• Evaluate contractual scopes of work and manage impacts from client-issued bulletins or scheduling changes, pursuing additional work opportunities through change orders.
• Manage costs, billings, and collections, ensuring timely and accurate project billings to maintain profitability and positive cash flow.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and financial status effectively to management, applying tools such as Microsoft Project for risk evaluation and job progress tracking.
• Ensure project document controls meet contract requirements and company standards, overseeing construction compliance with specifications and installation techniques.
• Maintain long-term relationships with stakeholders, coordinating project meetings and training sessions to align project activities with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for resource allocation, engineering, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and integrity by ensuring all safety standards are enforced among staff and subcontractors.

What We Look For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum eight years of direct project management experience in building construction, with a preference for experience in data centers.
• Management experience in Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems within data centers.
• Commitment to obtaining PMI/PMP certification within two years of employment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in project management and financial accounting software, with advanced skills in MS Office, Adobe Writer, and Visio.
• Willingness to travel 10%, varying by project assignments, including outside assigned geography when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving multiple subcontractors and scopes of work.
• Experience handling diverse challenges across multiple subject areas, showcasing problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.

Join us at Johnson Controls and contribute to shaping innovative solutions in data center project management, where collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to excellence drive success.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $104,000- 156,000 (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-us