HVAC Controls Project Lead

jci; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision care

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Cross-training opportunities

Zero Harm policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead on-site projects from planning through closeout, coordinating hardware, software, commissioning, and documentation while ensuring safety and financial performance.

The role requires design experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with subcontractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality building automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Technical associate degree with four years of field experience, or six years of equivalent related field experience in HVAC/Building Automation.
• Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/Building Automation controls systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, control theory, and HVAC/Building Automation systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Proven ability to work independently, stay organized, and lead projects effectively.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related applications.
• Understanding of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned control systems projects from planning and execution through final closeout.
• Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation activities, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed to complete the work.
• Maintain responsibility for project financial performance, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
• Communicate with customers throughout all phases of the project and pursue change orders when scope or conditions change.
• Ensure work performed complies with applicable state, local, and federal requirements and is completed with the highest ethical standards.
• Oversee the selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery of project materials and coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Provide site-specific training, accurate documentation, as-built information, manuals, and warranty support upon completion.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Project coordination

Problem solving

Education

Technical associate degree + 4 yrs field experience

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Windows

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead on-site projects from planning through closeout, coordinating hardware, software, commissioning, and documentation while ensuring safety and financial performance.

The role requires design experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with subcontractors and internal teams to deliver high-quality building automation solutions.