HVAC Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits: 401K, pension,

Medical, dental, and vision care

On‑the‑job/cross‑training

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Minnesota is seeking a Project Engineer to lead HVAC controls projects from design to commissioning. You will coordinate installation, hardware/software development, and ensure high-standards of safety and ethics while meeting budget targets.

The role requires strong customer communication, organizational skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through project lifecycle with a focus on on-site execution.

Qualifications

• HVAC controls systems design and commissioning knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform or delegate tasks to design hardware, program software, coordinate installation and project closeout.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, installers, technicians, designers, and admin staff.
• Manage project financials including costs, billings, collections, and profitability.
• Coordinate with customers and pursue change orders while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Skills

HVAC Controls Knowledge

Customer Communication

Organization

Project Leadership

Education

Technical associate’s degree

Four years field experience

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. With more than 140 years of experience, Johnson Controls delivers performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services, and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results, and help move society forward.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care
• On‑the‑job/cross‑training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

• 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 pursue 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 project 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.

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 principals 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

$89k-129k (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.