Controls Project Manager
Overview:
As a Controls Project Manager for the HVAC division, you lead on-site execution from planning to closeout, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, and customers. You'll drive planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and quality assurance to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. You'll manage stakeholder relationships and ensure adherence to standards while focusing on profitability and customer satisfaction. This role blends technical leadership with construction management in a fast-paced environment. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive salarypaid vacation, holidays, and sick time 401(k), medical, dental, and vision benefitson-the-job and cross-training opportunitiesencouraging and collaborative team environment Zero Harm safety policy
Responsibilities:
- Lead HVAC controls projects through hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout
- Coordinate day-to-day execution with subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative staff
- Manage project financial performance including costs, billings, collections, cash flow, and gross margin
- Maintain regular communication with customers and support long-term relationships
- Review scope, field directives, bulletins, and schedule changes; pursue change orders as needed
- Coordinate procurement activities: material selection, ordering, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules
- Oversee loading, device verification, system checkout, and commissioning of controllers and equipment
- Validate system functionality; resolve issues; ensure installation meets requirements
- Prepare as-built records, commissioning docs, manuals, and warranty docs
- Provide site-specific training for owners/operators on system operation
- Attend job progress meetings; forecast revenue, costs, and margin
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and legal requirements
- Own project accountability with safety, integrity, and quality
- Maintain proactive communication with customers; remove barriers to progress
- Translate technical details for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Balance customer expectations with financial results; track billings and budget performance
- Support crew development through coaching and mentorship
- Follow Johnson Controls standards for installation, commissioning, and field execution
Key requirements:
- Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, HVAC Technology, Building Automation Systems, or a related field with at least four years of HVAC, BAS, or commercial construction project experience
- Strong HVAC controls knowledge; understanding of control theory and BASProven construction management experience: planning, scheduling, coordinating, and field oversight
- Experience with project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and earned value
- Ability to interpret drawings, specs, control schematics, sequences of operations, and schedules
- Customer-facing experience with leadership and relationship management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines independently
- Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Excel, project management software, scheduling tools, and business applicationsleadershipcustomer-facing communicationproblem-solvingHVAC controls knowledgebuilding automation systems (BAS)system commissioning and turnover