Construction Project Manager - HVAC

About the Role

The Construction Project Manager role sits within the Building Solutions North America business and leads large, sophisticated controls construction projects valued at $1 M or more in the North Carolina market. The manager is accountable for profitable project execution, working with owners, sales managers, installation teams, and vendors to guide strategy, scope, value engineering, and risk assessment. Key duties include acting as the primary on‑site leader, developing and managing project schedules, evaluating contractual scope, and pursuing change orders. The manager prepares cost estimates, negotiates proposals, oversees billing and collections, monitors financial performance, and ensures compliance with legal, safety, and Johnson Controls standards. • Lead $1M+ controls construction projects as the primary on‑site manager. • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and scope compliance. • Prepare cost estimates, negotiate proposals, and pursue change orders to protect profitability. • Oversee billing, collections, and cash‑flow management for assigned projects. • Ensure adherence to legal, safety, and Johnson Controls standards across all work. • Manage subcontractors, material procurement, and coordination with installation teams. • Communicate project status, risks, and financial performance to senior management. • Resolve disputes, negotiate subcontracts, and implement risk mitigation plans. • Maintain long‑term relationships with owners, consultants, and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project management
• ▸schedule management
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸billing oversight
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸subcontractor coordination

What You Bring

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience), at least eight years of direct project‑management experience in building construction, and the expectation to obtain PMI/PMP certification within two years. Candidates must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, proficiency in project‑management software and MS Office, and the ability to travel to project sites and manage complex, multi‑subcontractor engagements. • Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Minimum 8 years of direct project‑management experience in building construction. • Expected PMI/PMP certification within two years of hire. • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to convey technical concepts to non‑technical audiences. • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and project‑management/financial software. • Ability to travel to project sites and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. • Experience with mechanical retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS, fire and security management systems preferred.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸8+ years
• ▸pmp
• ▸ms project
• ▸visio
• ▸communication

Benefits

Advance your career with Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. The company’s mission is to reimagine building performance for people, places, and the planet, and it promotes a diverse, inclusive environment that supports employee wellbeing through competitive salary, generous vacation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture. Compensation ranges from $89,000 to $119,000 annually, complemented by a performance‑based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer, utilizes AI tools in the hiring process, and offers a supportive environment that values safety, innovation, and employee growth.

Work Environment

Onsite