HVAC Install Lead - Projects, Safety & Growth

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Paid vacation/sick time

Benefits package starting day one

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Safety program

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Charleston seeks an HVAC Install Manager to lead installation delivery teams, ensuring projects are staffed, scheduled, and executed to high standards. You will balance operational performance with safety and customer satisfaction while supporting branch financial goals.

You will recruit and develop project staff, coordinate resources, review contracts, and drive on-time completion. The role requires collaboration with contractors, customers, and internal partners in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Construction/Architecture or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible project leadership experience in building construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate effectively, work in a matrix environment, negotiate and handle conflict resolution situations.
• Experience with MS Project and MS tools.
• Ability to travel based on geographical locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance and execution of assigned Controls and Mechanical Installation delivery teams.
• Support revenue forecasting, billings, collections, resource planning, and cost control for the branch.
• Assign projects and coordinate the engineering, commissioning, and mechanical resources needed to deliver them.
• Manage installation scheduling, equipment backlog, and key dates such as want dates and ship dates.
• Set clear goals and development plans for direct reports and support performance and salary management processes.
• Recruit Project Team Leaders, System Team Leaders, Lead Systems Specialists, Project Engineers, and Equipment System Application Engineers with the right skills for branch needs.
• Ensure estimating and engineering standards are applied consistently and effectively.
• Follow up on customer satisfaction issues and drive timely resolution.
• Support annual strategic and financial operating planning with senior leadership.
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, customers, consultants, and subcontractors in the community.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions with project and sales teams.
• Coach teams on project risk management, conflict resolution, and project recovery planning.
• Promote the securing of change orders and support strong project execution.
• Ensure compliance with the Safety Program and with state, local, federal, and legal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

MS Project

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Construction/Architecture

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Controls in Charleston seeks an HVAC Install Manager to lead installation delivery teams, ensuring projects are staffed, scheduled, and executed to high standards. You will balance operational performance with safety and customer satisfaction while supporting branch financial goals.

You will recruit and develop project staff, coordinate resources, review contracts, and drive on-time completion. The role requires collaboration with contractors, customers, and internal partners in a