HVAC Mechanical Project Lead — Retrofit & Team Leadership

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K, pension, medical, dental, and视on

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

On the job/cross training opportunites

Encouraging and collaborative team环境

Dedication to safety through our Zero

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Mechanical Project Team Leader II to manage mechanical retrofit projects, lead Mechanics and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality from kickoff to closeout.

You will drive estimates, secure change orders, support Sales, and mentor staff while aligning with scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires strong communication, hands-on mechanical knowledge, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Writer, and Visio, as well as a basic Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and control assigned mechanical retrofit projects in accordance with Johnson Controls standard practices.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of Mechanics and subcontractors to keep work aligned with scope, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Secure new work and change orders from the existing customer base by identifying value-added opportunities and preparing accurate estimates and proposals.
• Provide mechanical project estimating and estimating reviews, and support pre-bid activity with Sales.
• Act as a technical resource for Sales and assist with project development efforts.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise resources to staff the project team, and coordinate with Truck Based teams to maintain proper manpower levels.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions, drawing layouts, and detailing to support proper installation.
• Analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to identify risk early, address potential problems, and establish recovery plans when needed.
• Provide ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and manage allocation of costs to financial reporting systems.
• Use Johnson Controls tracking and reporting tools to communicate project progress and financial status to management.
• Manage asset-related activities including collections, cost control, progress billings, and payables.
• Oversee compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.
• Manage material procurement, warehousing, logistics, document controls, subcontractor expectations, and owner training requirements.
• Build long-term relationships with customers and subcontractors, attend job progress meetings, and resolve disputes through effective negotiation.
• Ensure Johnson Controls team members and subcontractors follow project safety standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Two to four years of engineering or trade school training

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Adobe Writer

Visio

Project management software

Financial accounting systems

Windows environment

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Mechanical Project Team Leader II to manage mechanical retrofit projects, lead Mechanics and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality from kickoff to closeout.

You will drive estimates, secure change orders, support Sales, and mentor staff while aligning with scope, schedule, and budget. The role requires strong communication, hands-on mechanical knowledge, and travel as needed.