Full-Time

Data Center Construction Project Manager

Updated on 8/23/2026

Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls

10,001+ employees

Provides smart building technology and services

Compensation Overview

$81.4k - $134.5k/yr

Tempe, AZ, USA

In Person

Open to relocation.

Associate's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • Must have construction project management experience.
  • A two-year technical degree or equivalent field experience is required.
  • At least five years of experience in general maintenance work in an academic environment is required.
  • Validated leadership abilities are required.
  • Ability to lead and train entry-level personnel is required.
  • Ability to support customers and others at all levels is required.
  • Knowledge of Johnson Controls procedures and policies is required.
Responsibilities
  • Execute Operations and Maintenance accounts at data center and new-construction sites.
  • Operate a steam plant and associated equipment.
  • Supervise subordinate personnel and ensure the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of heating plant boilers, systems, and related equipment.
  • Coordinate with the client and Operations and Maintenance team on contract execution issues.
  • Hire, train, manage performance, and schedule staff needed to fulfill contractual obligations.
  • Coordinate corrective and disciplinary action as needed.
  • Develop work schedules for 24-hour operations.
  • Lead the requisition and inventory of fuels, water-treatment chemicals, supplies, equipment, and materials.
  • Develop and implement training programs, review training progress reports, and update training manuals.
  • Develop and implement safety procedures, procure required safety equipment, and conduct safety inspections for compliance with regulations and codes.
  • Review daily shift logs and operation sheets; build and update policies and procedures; and maintain personnel files covering staff performance and work history.
  • Train and supervise maintenance staff in accurate safety procedures.
  • Lead and assist with monthly preventive-maintenance duties.
  • Supervise the annual teardown, cleaning, and rebuilding of boilers and associated equipment.
  • Coordinate the water-treatment program, including water-softener regeneration and addition of water-treatment chemicals.
  • Conduct annual inspections of boiler internals and watersides.
  • Coordinate water-treatment needs with outside vendors.
  • Provide management reports as needed.
  • Provide telephone assistance and emergency facility response when on call.
  • Adhere to cost or overhead budgets.
  • Maintain and submit records and documents to the appropriate authorities.
  • Inspect boilers and associated equipment to ensure efficient operation and compliance with city, state, and federal license and certification requirements.
  • Review work and ensure performance follows established safety procedures.
  • Follow company policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Perform other duties as needed.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 29, 2026 Q3 orders rose 27%, and backlog hit a record $21 billion.
  • OpenBlue Energy and Comfort Intelligence cuts airside energy nearly 10%, boosting customer ROI.
  • Management says data-center sales reach high-teens of FY26 revenue and one-third within five years.

What critics are saying

  • A multi-year restructuring still carries about $400 million of costs through fiscal 2027.
  • June 30, 2026 liabilities included $169 million environmental reserves and $381 million asbestos obligations.
  • PFAS, AFFF, and asbestos litigation keep draining cash, while data-center megaprojects drive growth concentration.

What makes Johnson Controls unique

  • OpenBlue AI-native platform launched August 5, 2026, unifies building data, controls, cybersecurity, and workflows.
  • Johnson Controls acquired Alloy Enterprises on May 13, 2026, adding direct-liquid-cooling for AI data centers.
  • Its mission-critical HVAC, service, and thermal-management depth spans 150 countries and complex facilities.

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Benefits

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Health Insurance

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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

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

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6 month growth

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1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

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