HVAC Equipment Program Lead | $3M+ Projects | Travel Ready

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a senior project leader to drive large-scale HVAC construction initiatives in the Washington, DC area. You will command cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure strict adherence to contract terms and schedules.

Travel to client sites is occasional; you will coordinate with sales, operations, and field teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, while pursuing change orders and additional revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Willingness and ability to travel; travel varies by project assignment and projects may exist outside the assigned geography
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows environment
• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry preferred
• Management experience with Mechanical Retrofits, BAS management, and HVAC Equipment highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex HVAC equipment construction projects valued at $3M or more
• Travel occasionally to customer sites for meetings and troubleshooting
• Support the Washington, DC market and travel to DC when needed
• Lead execution teams as the primary internal project leader
• Direct internal and external teams to successfully execute equipment projects
• Develop project schedules and execute projects according to plan
• Pursue additional work through change orders; prepare cost estimates, proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance
• Manage company HVAC mechanics and subcontractors
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions
• Analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address problems
• Communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management
• Manage risks, establish recovery plans, and resolve disputes
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts
• Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards
• Oversee construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques
• Manage material selection, ordering, procurement, and delivery schedules
• Maintain relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors
• Attend job progress meetings and ensure subcontractors understand project expectations
• Coordinate resource allocation with sales, operations, construction management, installation, systems, service, and branch project teams
• Ensure field engineering and commissioning comply with established standards
• Facilitate escalation of product-related problems
• Assist area management and sales with project development
• Coordinate customer training requirements
• For select bundled projects, direct truck-based teams, support sales, perform cost estimating, scheduling, and project management

Skills

Project Management

HVAC Equipment Management

Cost Estimation

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering/Architecture

Associates Degree with equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Writer

Visio

Windows Environment

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks a senior project leader to drive large-scale HVAC construction initiatives in the Washington, DC area. You will command cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure strict adherence to contract terms and schedules.

Travel to client sites is occasional; you will coordinate with sales, operations, and field teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, while pursuing change orders and additional revenue opportunities.