HVAC Controls Project Management Leader

jci; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Three weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a seasoned leader to manage a portfolio of major construction programs across a campus, including mission-critical facilities and data centers. You will guide strategic direction, governance, and project controls to meet business objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of experience in large-scale capital projects, strong executive communication, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of Project/Program Management experience, including large-scale capital construction projects (min. $10M).
• Experience delivering complex multi-site construction programs in mission-critical environments.
• Strong contract administration, project accounting, portfolio management, and controls knowledge.
• Exceptional executive communication with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams of Owners, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, and Operations.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office, including executive dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level leadership for a portfolio of major construction programs across a campus.
• Serve as SME for complex programs with commissioning, QA, operational readiness, and critical systems deployment.
• Set strategic direction and governance for campus project portfolio with key stakeholders.
• Lead the campus PMO, ensure contract compliance, reporting standards, and governance.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks; drive issues to resolution with executive visibility.
• Oversee portfolio risk management, directing recovery and remediation plans.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Master's degree

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet.Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future!

Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Providing Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What You Will Do

• Provide executive-level leadership for a portfolio of major construction programs, including mission-critical facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, containment suites, technical spaces, and associated infrastructure across a campus.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for complex construction programs requiring rigorous commissioning, quality assurance, operational readiness, and deployment of critical systems.
• Set strategic direction and governance for the campus project portfolio, partnering with Project Development, Delivery, Sponsors, Operations, and regional leadership to achieve business objectives.
• Lead the campus Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring compliance with contract requirements, project controls, reporting standards, and enterprise governance processes.
• Anticipate, escal​ate, and mitigate risks that could impact project schedules, budgets, quality, safety, or operational readiness; drive issues to resolution with executive-level visibility.
• Oversee portfolio risk management, directing recovery and remediation plans to protect project outcomes and performance metrics related to scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable reporting of portfolio performance to Executive Management, including financial performance, milestone achievement, resource utilization, and risk management.
• Drive client relationship management and business development efforts, identifying opportunities to expand services, deepen partnerships, and enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional delivery.
• Lead strategic vendor and subcontractor relationships, selecting qualified partners and aligning them with project goals, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Govern program financials at the campus level, including budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, progress billings, and payables.
• Ensure project documentation and controls meet contractual, operational, and organizational requirements while supporting audits, reviews, and executive reporting needs.
• Continually seek opportunities to improve project delivery processes, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and overall competitive positioning.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

Required

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Business Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of Project or Program Management experience, including large-scale capital construction projects (minimum $10M per project; portfolio-level responsibility preferred).
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-site construction programs involving mission-critical facilities, laboratories, advanced manufacturing, higher education, healthcare, data centers, industrial facilities, or other technically complex environments.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, project accounting, portfolio management, and construction project controls.
• Exceptional executive communication skills, with proven ability to present to senior leadership, clients, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Proven ability to lead and align cross-functional teams including Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, and Operations teams.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project) and advanced Microsoft Office skills, including development of executive dashboards and presentations.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, quality management, risk management, project controls, and operational readiness processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel and operate across multiple sites as required.

Preferred

• Master's degree.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience leading major capital programs involving mission-critical facilities, laboratories, cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing facilities, data centers, healthcare campuses, or other highly technical environments.
• Experience delivering programs requiring complex stakeholder management, rigorous quality standards, and integrated project controls.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives across large project portfolios.
• Demonstrated success managing portfolios within fast-paced, high-growth, or technically complex construction environments.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $120,000.00 – 155,000.00 USD Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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