HVAC Controls Project Lead — Design, Commissioning & Delivery

Johnson Controls; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 85,200 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) & health benefits

Cross-training

Collaborative team

Zero Harm safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls International is seeking a Controls Project Manager for its HVAC division in Dublin, Ohio. You will act as on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects for assigned customers, coordinating design, programming, installation, commissioning, and training.

Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining project profitability, and delivering detailed manuals and as-built docs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/building automation controls systems.
• Strong customer communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency in Windows and Excel.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC/building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, program, and install HVAC control systems.
• Coordinate installation activities, panel and field device placement, and system commissioning.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative staff.
• Maintain project financial results—costs, billings, collections, and profitability—while balancing customer satisfaction.
• Deliver training to owner/operator on system operation and provide detailed manuals.
• Coach and mentor technicians, installers, designers, and subcontractors.
• Select, order, and schedule procurement of materials and subcontractor services, securing pricing and availability.
• Handle billing and collections, ensuring accurate and timely invoices and subcontractor payments.
• Lead installation, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers.
• Report project status and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin to management.
• Adhere to Johnson Controls safety standards and ensure subcontractors do the same.
• Attend job progress meetings as required.
• Maintain long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Manage procurement of materials, vendors, and subcontractors, including bidding processes.
• Process costs, billings, and collections; maintain profitability and positive cash flow.
• Communicate design and operation details to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.

Skills

Customer communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Assoc degree + field exp

Bachelor’s degree in technical field

Tools

Windows

Excel

Job description

Johnson Controls International is seeking a Controls Project Manager for its HVAC division in Dublin, Ohio. You will act as on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects for assigned customers, coordinating design, programming, installation, commissioning, and training.

Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards, maintaining project profitability, and delivering detailed manuals and as-built docs.