HVAC Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15

Comprehensive benefits package - 401K,

On-the-job/cross training

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Controls Project Manager for its HVAC division to lead on-site control systems projects from planning to completion. You will coordinate with customers, manage subcontractors, and drive project profitability while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring HVAC controls knowledge, strong communication, and proven project leadership. This role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and career advancement within Johnson Controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a technical associate's degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent related field experience in HVAC/building automation.
• Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/building automation controls systems.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead projects and communicate to non-technical audiences.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related software; knowledge of control theory and building automation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects for assigned customers.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, installers, technicians, designers and administration; manage costs and profitability.
• Coordinate communication with customers during all phases and pursue change orders where appropriate.
• Lead loading, verification, and commissioning of system controllers and ensure documentation and training for owners/operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain long-term relationships with contractors and clients.

Skills

HVAC Controls

Customer communication

Organization

Project leadership

Education

Technical associate's degree

Tools

Windows

Excel

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! You can live anywhere in the US. Please note: We are unable to accept candidates that are working in the US under these Visas: F-1Visas, M-1 Visas, or J-1Visas. work authorization. We are unable to sponsor H-1B Visas or other employment visas.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance or sign-on bonus (as applicable)
• Company vehicle (as applicable)
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• With outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Career advancement opportunities

What you will do

As a Controls Project Manager for our HVAC division, you will under general direction, act as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers.

• Must have: HVAC Controls Knowledge, Customer Communication experience, Organizational skills, proven ability to lead projects.
• Perform or delegate tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• You will be responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections.
• Maintain an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.
• Coordinate communication with the customer during all phases of the project, actively pursuing selling change orders.
• Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.

How you will do it

• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as the need arises.
• Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to accurate proper operation.
• Provides accurate projects as‑built and commissioning documentation.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes.
• Communicates both technical and business‑related issues with the clients.
• Actively pursues additional work through change orders.
• Leads and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as the need arises.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensuring installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Optimally communicates the status of projects to management as the need arises and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure accurate and cost‑effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Performs site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Provides accurate documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Sends warranty letter to customer upon meaningful completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers and Subcontractors.
• Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Develops and maintains viable long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors make sure to all safety standards.
• Is responsible for the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions. May request several bids in pricing process.
• Handles costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Is responsible for subcontractor payment and billing processes.

What we look for

Required

• Minimum of a technical associate's degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC/Building Automation industry.
• Must have relevant technical hands‑on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/ Building Automation controls systems.
• Along with HVAC Controls Knowledge, this role requires Customer Communication, Organization, Ability to lead projects.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills; must be able to communicate technical material to a non‑technical audience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.
• Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and other.
• Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC/ Building Automation systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles and contracting preferred.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent and six years field experience in the HVAC industry.
• Experience in preparing reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $73,000- $100,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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