{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"00a81020ba2ae9a53eb8daf1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00a81020ba2ae9a53eb8daf1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00a81020ba2ae9a53eb8daf1","title":"Controls Project Manager","description":"Controls Project Manager\nJohnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.\nFor more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.\nRole Overview\nThe CMS Project Manager leads large mechanical construction projects in the local area, with remote work and travel to customer sites as needed. This role is responsible for profitable project execution from early planning through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with contract and safety requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the primary on-site execution effort for assigned mechanical construction projects and coordinate the project team through completion.\nSupport 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.\nDevelop project schedules and manage execution against plan.\nReview contractual scope of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.\nPursue change orders actively, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.\nManage costs, billings, collections, and project financial performance to support profitability and positive cash flow.\nReview contract terms and conditions, analyze project reporting, and escalate issues when needed.\nManage risks, prepare recovery plans, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.\nNegotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.\nMaintain project document controls in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.\nOversee construction work for compliance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and safety requirements.\nCoordinate selection, ordering, and delivery schedules for materials procured for assigned projects.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.\nCoordinate with CMS, HVAC installation, systems, and branch mechanical project team leaders to align resources and support project objectives.\nCoordinate customer training requirements and facilitate escalation of product-related issues when needed.\nFor select projects, provide direction to truck-based teams or self-perform project support activities as required by the assignment.\nHow You Will Do It\nOwn outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by leading project execution with a clear focus on quality, ethics, and compliance.\nStay close to the work by tracking field progress, schedule status, scope changes, and customer needs before they become larger issues.\nImprove every day through candid communication, practical problem-solving, and proactive recovery planning when risks arise.\nWin as one team by coordinating closely with sales, installation, engineering, commissioning, subcontractors, and customers to keep work moving smoothly.\nUse Microsoft Project and project reporting tools to evaluate job progress, identify risks, and support timely decisions.\nMaintain disciplined document control, billing accuracy, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.\nCommunicate project status, financial performance, and issues clearly to management and stakeholders.\nKeep subcontractors aligned on expectations, site requirements, and schedule commitments.\nBalance customer satisfaction with project financial results while maintaining a consistent and repeatable project management approach.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience.\nMinimum of eight years of direct project management experience in the building construction industry.\nDemonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and multiple scopes of work.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.\nProficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.\nStrong PC skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project, as well as Adobe Writer, Visio, and the basic Windows environment.\nCommitment to obtain PMI/PMP certification within two years of employment.\nAbility to manage a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges across multiple disciplines.\nWillingness to travel as required by project assignment, including projects outside your assigned geography.\nNice to Have\nExperience with Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems.\nExperience supporting early TAS and development activities, including vendor or partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.\nExperience coordinating project recovery plans and customer training requirements.\nWhy Join Us\nCompetitive salary and bonus plan.\nPaid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in the first year.\nComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.\nExtensive product and on-the-job or cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.\nEncouraging and collaborative team environment.\nDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.\nCompany vehicle.\nJCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.\nHIRING SALARY RANGE: $91,000-137,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us\nIf you are ready to lead complex mechanical construction projects with a focus on safety, financial performance, and customer success, apply today.\n#LI-JH1","company":"Johnson Controls","rawCompany":"johnson controls","city":"New Britain","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-30T11:04:08.451Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"236210","title":"Industrial Building Construction","slug":"industrial-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controls Project Manager","description":"Controls Project Manager\nJohnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.\nFor more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.\nRole Overview\nThe CMS Project Manager leads large mechanical construction projects in the local area, with remote work and travel to customer sites as needed. This role is responsible for profitable project execution from early planning through closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and in compliance with contract and safety requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the primary on-site execution effort for assigned mechanical construction projects and coordinate the project team through completion.\nSupport 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.\nDevelop project schedules and manage execution against plan.\nReview contractual scope of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.\nPursue change orders actively, prepare associated cost estimates and proposals, and negotiate final settlement prices and customer acceptance.\nManage costs, billings, collections, and project financial performance to support profitability and positive cash flow.\nReview contract terms and conditions, analyze project reporting, and escalate issues when needed.\nManage risks, prepare recovery plans, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.\nNegotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.\nMaintain project document controls in compliance with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.\nOversee construction work for compliance with specifications, local codes, installation techniques, and safety requirements.\nCoordinate selection, ordering, and delivery schedules for materials procured for assigned projects.\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors.\nCoordinate with CMS, HVAC installation, systems, and branch mechanical project team leaders to align resources and support project objectives.\nCoordinate customer training requirements and facilitate escalation of product-related issues when needed.\nFor select projects, provide direction to truck-based teams or self-perform project support activities as required by the assignment.\nHow You Will Do It\nOwn outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by leading project execution with a clear focus on quality, ethics, and compliance.\nStay close to the work by tracking field progress, schedule status, scope changes, and customer needs before they become larger issues.\nImprove every day through candid communication, practical problem-solving, and proactive recovery planning when risks arise.\nWin as one team by coordinating closely with sales, installation, engineering, commissioning, subcontractors, and customers to keep work moving smoothly.\nUse Microsoft Project and project reporting tools to evaluate job progress, identify risks, and support timely decisions.\nMaintain disciplined document control, billing accuracy, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.\nCommunicate project status, financial performance, and issues clearly to management and stakeholders.\nKeep subcontractors aligned on expectations, site requirements, and schedule commitments.\nBalance customer satisfaction with project financial results while maintaining a consistent and repeatable project management approach.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture, or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work-related experience.\nMinimum of eight years of direct project management experience in the building construction industry.\nDemonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple subcontractors and multiple scopes of work.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.\nProficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.\nStrong PC skills in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project, as well as Adobe Writer, Visio, and the basic Windows environment.\nCommitment to obtain PMI/PMP certification within two years of employment.\nAbility to manage a large and diverse number of simultaneous challenges across multiple disciplines.\nWillingness to travel as required by project assignment, including projects outside your assigned geography.\nNice to Have\nExperience with Mechanical Retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS management, Fire management, and Security management systems.\nExperience supporting early TAS and development activities, including vendor or partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.\nExperience coordinating project recovery plans and customer training requirements.\nWhy Join Us\nCompetitive salary and bonus plan.\nPaid vacation, holidays, and sick time, including 15 days of vacation in the first year.\nComprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.\nExtensive product and on-the-job or cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.\nEncouraging and collaborative team environment.\nDedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.\nCompany vehicle.\nJCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.\nHIRING SALARY RANGE: $91,000-137,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us\nIf you are ready to lead complex mechanical construction projects with a focus on safety, financial performance, and customer success, apply today.\n#LI-JH1","datePosted":"2026-07-30T11:04:08.451Z","dateModified":"2026-07-30T11:04:08.451Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Johnson Controls","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"New Britain","addressRegion":"CT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"00a81020ba2ae9a53eb8daf1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/00a81020ba2ae9a53eb8daf1"}}