HVAC Controls Project Lead - Building Automation

Johnson Controls; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

401K, medical, dental, vision

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager in Medford, Oregon, to lead on-site technical and project efforts from kickoff through commissioning. You will coordinate field teams, vendors, and customers to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.

The role emphasizes design, programming, commissioning, and turnover, with a strong focus on communication, cost control, and safety. A related technical degree and field experience are required or highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field plus 4 years of related field experience, or 6 years of equivalent hands‑on experience in HVAC / Building Automation.
• Strong experience with system design, programming, and commissioning of digital HVAC controls.
• Solid understanding of control theory and building automation systems.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects with confidence.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with Windows, Excel, and related applications.
• Working knowledge of project costing, accounting principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of control systems projects for assigned customers.
• Design system hardware, develop control programming, and coordinate installation activities.
• Direct system and network commissioning, validation, and project closeout.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to subcontractors, technicians, designers, and installers.
• Act as the primary customer contact and maintain clear, proactive communication throughout the project.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, revenue, and margin performance.
• Identify change orders, scope growth opportunities, and contract impacts.
• Ensure work meets applicable state, local, and federal requirements.
• Develop as-built documentation, commissioning records, training materials, and operation manuals.
• Train owners and operators on system operation and support a successful handover.

Skills

HVAC system design

Programming and commissioning

Control theory

Independent project leadership

Clear communication

Windows & Excel proficiency

Project costing & contracting

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

4+ years HVAC/Building Automation field experience

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (nice to have)

Tools

Windows

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager in Medford, Oregon, to lead on-site technical and project efforts from kickoff through commissioning. You will coordinate field teams, vendors, and customers to ensure safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.

The role emphasizes design, programming, commissioning, and turnover, with a strong focus on communication, cost control, and safety. A related technical degree and field experience are required or highly preferred.