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

Company vehicle

Paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick)

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Controls Project Manager for the HVAC division in the United States. You will serve as the on-site project leader, coordinating with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects from design through commissioning and closeout.

The role requires strong HVAC controls knowledge, customer communication, and organizational skills, with responsibilities including budget management, change orders, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Technical hands-on experience in HVAC/building automation controls design and commissioning.
• Ability to lead projects and communicate with clients effectively.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete control systems projects on-site with assigned customers.
• Provide direction to subcontractors and installation teams; manage costs and timelines.
• Coordinate communication with customers and pursue change orders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, codes, and Johnson Controls standards.
• Develop plans, schedules, and resource requirements for project success.
• Close out projects with proper documentation and warranty processes.

Skills

HVAC Controls Knowledge

Customer Communication

Organization

Project Leadership

Problem Solving

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

• 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. 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. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at About us - Johnson Controls Careers