HVAC Controls Project Lead: Commissioning & Delivery

jci; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an on-site Project Leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects for assigned customers. You will coordinate hardware design, software programming, installation, commissioning, and documentation while balancing safety, schedule, and profitability.

This role emphasizes leading teams, managing costs, clear client communication, and delivering accurate as-built and closeout documentation with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Technical associate degree with two years of field experience, or four years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC industry.
• Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned control systems projects from planning through completion and closeout.
• Perform or delegate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout tasks.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, and monthly cost updates to support profitability and cash flow.
• Coordinate communication with customers throughout all phases of the project and pursue change orders when scope changes occur.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
• Manage material selection, ordering, delivery schedules, vendor pricing, and subcontractor scope and terms.
• Coordinate panel and field device locations and ensure installation aligns with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Validate system loading, device verification, commissioning, and complete system functionality.
• Resolve project and commissioning issues with subcontractors and other partners to keep work moving smoothly.
• Deliver accurate as-built, commissioning, billing, warranty, training, and closeout documentation.
• Provide site-specific training for owner/operators and ensure system operation materials are complete.
• Maintain strong jobsite safety practices and ensure work complies with applicable legal requirements.

Skills

HVAC controls

System design

Commissioning

Communication

Independence

Education

Technical associate degree or equivalent HVAC field experience

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an on-site Project Leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects for assigned customers. You will coordinate hardware design, software programming, installation, commissioning, and documentation while balancing safety, schedule, and profitability.

This role emphasizes leading teams, managing costs, clear client communication, and delivering accurate as-built and closeout documentation with a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.