HVAC Controls Project Lead

jci

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Project Manager for our HVAC division to lead on-site control systems projects from planning through closeout, ensuring technical execution and safety. You will coordinate hardware design, software programming, installation, commissioning, and closeout, while balancing client satisfaction and financial performance.

Strong communication and leadership are essential. The role requires an engineering or technical degree and hands-on HVAC/building automation

Qualifications

Technical associate degree with four years of field experience, or 3 years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC/building automation industry.
Relevant hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/building automation controls systems.
HVAC controls knowledge, customer communication experience, organizational skills, and proven ability to lead projects.
Proven verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical material to a non-technical audience.
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and follow-through.
Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related business tools.
Knowledge of control theory and HVAC/building automation systems.
Understanding of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned control systems projects from planning and execution through final completion and closeout.
Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout activities.
Provide direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
Manage project financial results, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
Maintain regular communication with the customer throughout all project phases and actively pursue change orders when scope changes occur.
Oversee material selection, ordering, budget control, delivery scheduling, and vendor or subcontractor pricing.
Ensure work is completed in compliance with state, local, and federal requirements and in line with Johnson Controls standards.
Support site-specific training, documentation, warranty handoff, and project closeout deliverables.