Project Manager - Fort Bragg

Johnson Controls; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Vacation time

No travel

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Project Manager for our federal team based at Fort Bragg to lead on-site execution of commercial and industrial HVAC and control systems. You will drive project schedules, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety and compliance with federal requirements.

The role emphasizes strong communication, financial oversight, and collaboration with vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget. Fort Bragg-based with no travel requirement.

Qualifications

• PM experience on HVAC commercial/industrial projects (chillers, boilers, AHUs, VAV, BAS) and related controls.
• Experience managing project financials (P&L management).
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Proficient with PM software and financial accounting systems; MS Project preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearances as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site leader for execution on assigned projects, primarily related to HVAC mechanical and related control systems.
• Manage selection, scope, procurement, quality and payment of materials and subcontractors.
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
• Develops project schedules and executes according to plan.
• Ensures projects are completed on-time, within budget, and within contract scope.
• Ensure safety compliance per policies and government requirements.

Skills

Project Management

P&L management

Communication skills

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Financial accounting systems

Windows OS

Job description

Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal team based at Fort Bragg (military experience not required). Our dedicated team has been supporting Fort Bragg with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs for over 15 years.

Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal team based at Fort Bragg (military experience not required). Our dedicated team has been supporting Fort Bragg with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs for over 15 years.
At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.
Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks in total)
Travel Required: None, all work is based at this location
As a Project Manager, You Will

• Serve as a primary on-site leader for execution on assigned projects, primarily related to commercial and industrial size HVAC mechanical and related control systems.
• Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors
• Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts
• Develops project schedules and execute according to plan.
• Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics
• Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US 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 mechanics, technicians and subcontractors complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers
• Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow
• Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates 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
• Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
• Coordinates customer-training requirements
  

Required Qualifications

• Project Management experience with projects related to commercial or industrial size HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, Air Handlers, VAV’s, etc) and related controls, BAS management, and/or Utility Metering Systems
• Experience managing project financials (P&L management experience)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience
• Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.
• 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. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with projects including large HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, etc)
• Experience developing and implementing HVAC Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems, including programming, configuration, and visualization
• Knowledge and proficiency integrating low voltage building sub-systems using various industry protocols (i.e. LON, BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
• Experience working with design packages and submittals
• Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards
• Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work related experience

Who We Are
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
Recently, Johnson Controls Has Been Recognized By Several Organizations For Leadership In Environment, Sustainability And Governance, As Well As Innovations In Smart Building Platforms

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
• CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
• Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
• Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
• Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
  

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and 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. For more information, please view EEO is the 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)