HVAC Data Center Project Manager

About the Role

The Project Manager role sits within Building Solutions North America and leads large, multi‑million‑dollar controls construction projects for data centers across the United States. Although the position is remote, it requires travel to customer sites—potentially up to 50 % of the time—to oversee project execution. The manager works closely with owners, contractors, sales managers, and internal installation teams to provide early sales support, risk assessment, and vendor selection. The ultimate goal is to deliver projects accurately, on time, within budget, and to the agreed contract scope. Key duties include developing and maintaining project schedules, managing costs, billing, and cash flow, and actively pursuing change orders with cost estimates and proposals. The manager ensures compliance with state, local, and federal regulations, enforces safety standards, and oversees subcontractor performance, material procurement, and document control. Risk is continuously assessed, with recovery plans created and disputes resolved proactively. Communication of progress, issues, and financial status to leadership is performed using Microsoft Project and other reporting tools. • Lead multi‑million‑dollar data center controls construction projects across the U.S. • Oversee project schedules, budgets, billing, and cash flow to ensure profitability. • Pursue and negotiate change orders, providing cost estimates and proposals. • Ensure compliance with all legal, safety, and contractual requirements. • Manage subcontractors, material procurement, and project document controls. • Conduct risk assessments, develop recovery plans, and resolve disputes. • Communicate progress, issues, and financial status to senior management using Microsoft Project. • Travel up to 50 % to customer sites and coordinate with internal engineering and installation teams.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸controls construction
• ▸project scheduling
• ▸budget management
• ▸change orders
• ▸risk assessment
• ▸microsoft project

What You Bring

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or a related field (or an associate degree with equivalent experience) and a minimum of eight years of direct project‑management experience in building construction, preferably in data centers. Candidates should have experience with mechanical retrofits, HVAC controls, BAS, fire and security systems, and must obtain a PMI/PMP certification within two years of hire. Strong verbal and written communication, proficiency in MS Office, Project, Visio, and financial accounting systems are essential. Travel expectations are around 10 % but may vary depending on project assignments. • Minimum 8 years project‑management experience in data center construction. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field; PMI/PMP certification within 2 years. • Proficient in MS Office, Project, Visio, Adobe Writer, and financial accounting systems.

Requirements

• ▸project management
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸pmp
• ▸ms office
• ▸hvac
• ▸communication

Benefits

Johnson Controls offers a remote role that can be performed from any of the posted states. As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, the company’s mission is to reimagine building performance for people, places, and the planet. Employees join a diverse, inclusive team that emphasizes personal growth, wellbeing, and the opportunity to work on meaningful projects worldwide. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, 15 days of vacation in the first year, and paid holidays and sick time. From day one employees receive 401(k) options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as employee discount programs such as The Loop by Perk Spot. The culture promotes collaboration, innovation, safety through a Zero Harm policy, and cross‑training opportunities. The salary range for this position is $100,000‑$150,000, complemented by the comprehensive benefits described earlier. Johnson Controls uses AI‑assisted tools in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by human reviewers. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. • Competitive salary ($100k‑$150k) plus comprehensive benefits package. • 15 days of vacation in the first year, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage from day one. • Employee discount programs and a collaborative, innovation‑focused culture.

Work Environment

Remote