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Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

Equipment CMS Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$102k - $140k
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Washington, DC, USA+6 moreMore locations: Chantilly, VA, USA | Annapolis, MD, USA | Capitol Heights, MD, USA | Alexandria, VA, USA | Wilmington, DE, USA | Baltimore, MD, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or an associate's degree with equivalent work-related experience.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
  • Travel varies by project assignment, and projects may exist outside the assigned geography.
  • Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.
  • Strong personal computer capabilities in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project), Adobe Writer, Visio, and a basic Windows environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead large, complex HVAC equipment construction projects valued at $3 million or more, with occasional travel to customer sites for meetings and troubleshooting; support the DC market and travel to DC when needed.
  • Lead the profitable execution of assigned complex equipment projects, ensuring completion accurately, on time, within budget and contract scope, and billed correctly; maintain positive cash flow and pursue change orders.
  • Provide early sales support during the TAS and development process, including input on strategy, vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
  • Ensure work complies with state, local, and federal legal requirements and ethical standards, and ensure staff and subcontractors follow safety standards and repeatable project management procedures.
  • Balance customer satisfaction with project financial results.
  • Act as the primary internal execution leader for assigned projects, interface with and direct internal and external teams as needed, develop project schedules, and execute according to plan.
  • Support Project Engineers and System Application Engineers in evaluating contractual scope and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes; pursue additional work through change orders, prepare cost estimates and proposals, negotiate final settlement prices, and obtain customer acceptance.
  • Manage company HVAC mechanics and subcontractors.
  • Manage project costs, billings, and collections; complete client billings accurately and on time; maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow.
  • Review and interpret contract terms and conditions.
  • Analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to address potential problems, and communicate project progress, issues, and financial status to management.
  • Manage risks, establish project recovery plans when required, and resolve disputes with minimal escalation.
  • Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.
  • Ensure project document controls comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
  • Oversee project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.
  • Manage selection, ordering, and delivery schedules of project materials, accounting for manufacturing lead times.
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors, and subcontractors; attend job progress meetings and ensure subcontractors understand project expectations.
  • Coordinate resource allocation with HVAC Sales and Operations Managers, Construction Management Services, HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader, Service Operations Manager, and/or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader.
  • Ensure field-team engineering and commissioning meet established standards and facilitate escalation of product-related problems.
  • Assist the Area Management Team and/or sales with project development.
  • Coordinate customer training requirements.
  • For select bundled projects, interface with and direct assigned truck-based teams.
  • For select bundled projects, perform early sales support during the audit process, including input on vendor and partner selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, and risk assessment.
  • For select bundled projects, perform cost estimating, project scheduling, and project management for assigned projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least five years of direct project management experience in the building construction industry is preferred.
  • Management experience with projects related to mechanical retrofits, building automation system management, and HVAC equipment is highly preferred.

About the company

Johnson Controls transforms environments where people live, work, learn, and play by providing smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. It offers comprehensive digital solutions through its OpenBlue platform, serving healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and government sectors with a portfolio of building technology, software, and services focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company operates in more than 150 countries with about 100,000 experts and aims to reimagine building performance to benefit people, places, and the planet.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cork, Ireland

Founded

1885

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What believers are saying

  • Q3 2026 sales hit $6.6 billion; organic growth reached 10%, lifting margins.
  • Record backlog reached $21 billion in July 2026, fueled by data-center orders.
  • JCI closed Alloy and Nantum in 2026, expanding OpenBlue and cooling capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • A 2026 HVAC price-fixing lawsuit names JCI alongside Bosch, Carrier, Trane, and others.
  • The 2024 restructuring plan still targets $400 million costs through fiscal 2027.
  • PFAS, asbestos, and environmental liabilities persist after the June 2026 Wisconsin settlement.

What makes Johnson Controls unique

  • OpenBlue now embeds Nantum AI’s occupancy-based HVAC optimization across air and water systems.
  • Alloy Enterprises gives JCI proprietary liquid-cooling components for AI data centers.
  • Johnson Controls sells mission-critical service and controls across 150 countries, creating sticky installed-base revenue.

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Benefits

  • Company Vehicle
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation

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