Onsite Controls Project Manager — Mechanical Construction

jci; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the Rocky Hill, CT area with on-site execution and travel as needed. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and contract requirements.

The position emphasizes profitability, schedule control, risk assessment, and strong collaboration with sales, installation, engineering, and subcontractors to align resources and deliver quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum of eight years of direct project management experience in the building construction industry.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and multiple scopes of work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong PC skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and basic Windows.
• Commitment to obtain PMI/PMP certification within two years of employment.
• Ability to manage a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges across multiple disciplines.
• Willingness to travel as required by project assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary on-site execution effort for assigned mechanical construction projects and coordinate the project team through completion.
• Support sales and project development activities early in the TAS and development process, including strategy input, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
• Develop project schedules and manage execution against plan.
• Review contractual scope of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Pursue change orders actively, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.
• Manage costs, billings, collections, and project financial performance to support profitability and positive cash flow.
• Review contract terms and conditions, analyze project reporting, and elevate issues when needed.
• Manage risks, prepare recovery plans, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.
• Maintain project document controls in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
• Oversee construction work for compliance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate selection, ordering, and delivery schedules for materials procured for assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with CMS, HVAC installation, systems, and branch mechanical project team leaders to align resources and support project objectives.
• Coordinate customer training requirements and facilitate escalation of product-related issues when needed.
• For select projects, provide direction to truck-based teams or self-perform project support activities as required by the assignment.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

MS Project

MS Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks a Controls Project Manager to lead large mechanical construction projects in the Rocky Hill, CT area with on-site execution and travel as needed. The role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and contract requirements.

The position emphasizes profitability, schedule control, risk assessment, and strong collaboration with sales, installation, engineering, and subcontractors to align resources and deliver quality results.