HVAC Project Manager / Project Engineer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of paid vacation

5 sick days

10 standard holidays

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for its federal team at Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing HVAC projects and technical teams, supporting installations and maintenance of equipment.

This role involves project execution, procurement, and adherence to safety standards along with comprehensive benefits starting from the first day of employment. A strong focus on communication and planning alongside a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing technical teams in HVAC or related trades.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site leader for project execution and coordination.
• Ensure compliance with contracts and legal requirements.
• Manage selection, procurement, and quality of project materials.

Skills

Project scheduling and coordination

Communication skills

Technical team management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management software

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal team based at Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield near Savannah, GA. Military experience encouraged, but not required. Our team is responsible for long‑term energy efficiency and sustainability projects, primarily related to HVAC, HVAC controls, BAS, metering, MEP, electrical and utilities systems.

Location: Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield.
Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000 base salary plus bonus, negotiated based on experience.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total).
Travel Required: None, all work is based at this location.

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of the primary on‑site leaders for execution on assigned projects, including installation, service, and maintenance of building equipment, systems, and technologies, primarily working with electrical, building automation (BAS), and HVAC mechanical equipment.
• Manage selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors.
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts.
• Develop project schedules and execute according to plan.
• Ensure that assigned projects are done accurately, on time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Ensure work performed is in compliance with contracts and legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
• Adhere to and ensure project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety.
• Understand project and contract scopes, actively pursue growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes.
• Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals.
• Ensure electricians, mechanics, technicians and subcontractors complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers.
• Along with the Senior Project Manager, analyze financial reporting and project schedules to proactively address potential problems, effectively communicating project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required.
• Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts.
• Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation.
• Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Manage the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Coordinate customer‑training requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing technical teams supporting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC or other technical building trades.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong experience with project scheduling and coordination for labor and materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical material to a non‑technical audience.
• Strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic Windows environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check).

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience with projects related to commercial or industrial‑size HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, air handlers, VAVs, etc.) and related controls, BAS management, and/or utility metering systems.
• Experience working with projects including large HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, etc.).
• Estimating experience with MEP related projects.
• Experience working with quality control / quality assurance documentation.
• Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and procurement standards.
• Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems; proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work‑related experience.

Johnson Controls is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)