Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls

HVAC Controls Project Manager

Knoxville-Tennessee-United States of America

Sponsorship not specified$72k-$105kDetected 2 days ago
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level II)66
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About the role

  • Johnson Controls is a global organization focused on smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead assigned control systems projects from planning and execution through final completion and closeout.
  • Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout activities.
  • Provide direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
  • Manage project financial results, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
  • Maintain regular communication with the customer throughout all project phases and actively pursue change orders when scope changes occur.
  • Support site-specific training, documentation, warranty handoff, and project closeout deliverables.
  • Own project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity while maintaining a strong balance between customer satisfaction and financial performance.
  • Validate complete system functionality, resolve commissioning issues, and work with subcontractors and partners to restore proper operation quickly and accurately.
  • Win as one team by coaching technicians, electrical installers, designers, and subcontractors and by building trust across the project team.
  • Relevant hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC/building automation controls systems.

Requirements

  • Use established standards to complete typical installation hardware design and software programming when required.
  • Technical associate degree with four years of field experience, or 3 years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC/building automation industry.
  • Computer proficiency in Windows, Excel, and related business tools.

Compensation

  • $72,000-105,000 (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.
  • The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role.
  • Competitive salary.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
  • This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Company info

  • In this role, you will help customers achieve reliable building performance by leading HVAC controls projects from planning through closeout with strong technical execution, clear communication, and a commitment to safety and ethics.
  • Communicate technical and business matters clearly with customers, management, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
  • As a Controls Project Manager for our HVAC division, you will act as the on-site project leader for assigned customers.

Equal opportunity

  • To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law.
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