HVAC Controls Project Leader

Johnson Controls; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Project Manager to lead controls and building automation projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate customer communication, field execution, and project financial performance while ensuring safety and contract compliance.

This role combines technical delivery, jobsite leadership, and documentation discipline to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and in line with contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of field experience or four years related field experience in HVAC.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
• Experience managing projects related to mechanical systems and building automation systems.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC controls projects from planning to closeout.
• Coordinate hardware design, programming, installation, system commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Manage project financial performance including costs, billings, collections, profitability, cash flow, and monthly forecasting.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and support timely issue resolution.
• Evaluate scope changes, client bulletins, field directives, and schedule impacts to pursue change orders as needed.
• Coordinate material selection, ordering, delivery schedules, budget control, and vendor pricing.
• Secure and review pricing, scope, terms, and conditions from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Provide jobsite coordination for panel and field device locations and ensure installation meets project requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and admin support to keep work on track.
• Support software loading, device verification, commissioning, and validation of complete system functionality.
• Prepare and maintain accurate as-built, commissioning, billing, training, warranty, and closeout documentation.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to field personnel and subcontractors.
• Deliver site-specific training to owners and operators and ensure manuals and system documentation are provided.
• Send warranty communication upon substantial completion and support proper warranty execution.
• Follow applicable state, local, and federal requirements while maintaining a high standard of safety and ethics on the job.

Skills

Control theory

HVAC systems

Project management

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

MS Office

Adobe Writer

Visio

Education

Technical Associate Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Adobe Writer

Visio

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC Project Manager to lead controls and building automation projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. You will coordinate customer communication, field execution, and project financial performance while ensuring safety and contract compliance.

This role combines technical delivery, jobsite leadership, and documentation discipline to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and in line with contract requirements.