HVAC Controls Project Lead – Systems Delivery

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead on-site control system projects from planning through closeout, balancing technical execution, customer communication, safety, and financial results.

As the on-site project leader, you will coordinate design, programming, commissioning, documentation, billing, and warranty handoff while maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring profitable project delivery.

Qualifications

• Technical associate degree with four years of field experience or six years related field experience in HVAC/Building Automation.
• Hands-on design and commissioning of digital HVAC/Building Automation controls systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, control theory, and Building Automation systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and lead projects.
• Proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related applications.
• Understanding of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned control systems projects from planning through closeout.
• Coordinate hardware design, programming, installation, commissioning, and 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

HVAC controls

Control theory

Building Automation

Communication skills

Independent work

Project leadership

Windows

Excel

Costing principles

Contracting

Education

Technical associate degree with four years of field experience or six years related field experience in HVAC/Building Automation

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead on-site control system projects from planning through closeout, balancing technical execution, customer communication, safety, and financial results.

As the on-site project leader, you will coordinate design, programming, commissioning, documentation, billing, and warranty handoff while maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring profitable project delivery.