HVAC Controls Project Manager

Johnson Controls International; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead control systems projects from planning through closeout, coordinating technical execution, managing project financials, and ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.

You will collaborate with field teams, installers, and subcontractors; oversee budgeting, billings, and cash flow; communicate with customers and pursue approved scope changes; and support training and closeout deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field with 2 years of field experience, or 4 years of equivalent experience in the building automation industry.
• Experience programming control panels, preferably for HVAC systems.
• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong independent work ethic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned HVAC controls projects from planning and execution through final closeout.
• Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation activities, commissioning, and turnover.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
• Maintain customer communication throughout all project phases and pursue approved change orders when scope changes.
• Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
• Coordinate materials, vendor pricing, ordering, delivery schedules, and project documentation.
• Support owner and operator training, warranty follow-up, as-built records, and closeout deliverables.

Skills

Project management

HVAC controls

Technical communication

Budgeting & cost control

Field coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Job description

At Johnson Controls, we help shape smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. This onsite role in Tampa, Florida supports building automation and control systems projects for assigned customers, with a focus on execution, customer communication, safety, and financial performance.

Role Overview

As the HVAC Controls Project Manager, you will lead control systems projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate technical execution, manage project financials, keep customers informed, and help ensure each job is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead assigned HVAC controls projects from planning and execution through final closeout.
• Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation activities, commissioning, and turnover.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
• Maintain customer communication throughout all project phases and pursue approved change orders when scope changes.
• Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
• Coordinate materials, vendor pricing, ordering, delivery schedules, and project documentation.
• Support owner and operator training, warranty follow-up, as-built records, and closeout deliverables.

How You Will Do It

• Own the project outcome by balancing safety, integrity, customer satisfaction, technical quality, and financial results from start to finish.
• Stay close to the work by coordinating directly with the field team and removing obstacles quickly so the project keeps moving.
• Communicate clearly and candidly so scope, schedule, cost, and change order decisions stay aligned throughout the job.
• Work as one team by sharing information early, respecting different perspectives, and keeping stakeholders moving in the same direction.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field with 2 years of relevant field experience, or 4 years of equivalent experience in the building automation industry.
• Experience programming control panels, preferably for HVAC systems.
• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong independent work ethic and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computers and related tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the HVAC controls industry.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of project accounting and costing principles.
• Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC control systems.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary range of $78,000 to $95,000, plus a bonus plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 vacation days in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage available day one.
• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities with strong resources.
• An encouraging, collaborative team environment with a commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy.