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Operations Project Manager jobs at Johnson Controls sit at the intersection of manufacturing operations and large-scale infrastructure projects, requiring you to drive efficiency across complex facility systems. Johnson Controls has a consistent track record of sponsoring international candidates in operations and project management functions, making it a realistic target for visa-dependent job seekers.
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As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Branch Operations Manager to support the System Application Engineers in their support of the construction sales team and functions as an SAE for select reps, customers and/or projects. You will ensure projects are implemented profitably, accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract and in alignment with customer expectations. There's a focus on equipment slippage, avoids and minimizes slippage, following up to prevent re-occurrence, and ensure the proper balance of pre and post sales activities is maintained to meet overall customer expectations through coaching. In this role, you will provide training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process. You will also support pre-sales activities, which include system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection for basis of design as well as bidding, application and pricing. You will help with the development of accurate, detailed submittals to communicate design, configuration, operation, and installation requirements to customers, consultants, service team and necessary subcontractors. You will also work with the sales team to maintain an effective balance between internal Johnson Controls processes, customer satisfaction and project financial results. This position supports the Tampa, Florida, territory. Candidates must be local to this area.
How you will do it
- Provides coaching and daily guidance on performance of assigned System Application Engineers. Functions as a Systems Application Engineer where appropriate based on the branch requirements and Account Executive Assignments.
- Performs all of the System Application Engineer duties for highly complex or strategic projects as assigned by Branch Management.
- Provides recommendations to assigned System Application Engineers performance evaluations to HVAC Sales Operations Manager. Follows up on customer satisfaction issues and drives resolution.
- Provides leadership by demonstrating focus on achieving customer satisfaction.
- Develops and builds relationships between the SAEs and their assigned Account Execs, contractors, customers, consultants, and vendors. Develops and implements a formal technical training program for each of the System Application Engineers. Ensures SAEs are providing proper turnover to service team and coordinating with LSSs/PM on all joint projects.
- Acts as the first level of customer concern for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment and customer satisfaction.
- Acts as the domain expert on equipment to assist in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
- Identifies gaps in the technical expertise of the SAEs in specification interpretation and works with assigned Account Executives to implement short term plans to address these gaps. This includes but is not limited to; system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection, engineered equipment submittals, contract drawings, site coordination, and site installation requirements, etc.
- Periodically reviews the SAEs equipment and controls estimates, proposals, selections, as well as engineering submittals, and purchase, etc.
- Where issues are noted as it relates to; selections, schedules, drawing and specification requirements develops and implements a plan to address the immediate issue and share the standard process to all members of the team.
- Participates in review sessions and feedback groups. Works with SAE team members to ensure proper teaming with service as it pertains to Startup and Warranty processes.
- Provides technical support, selections and limited estimating support to SAEs and Account Execs during project design or proposal phase. Assists as needed in developing the customer argument for the conceptual solution.
- Monitors and Supports System Application Engineer teams in all of their assigned duties.
- Provides training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process in alignment with the Operations Management Disciplines (OMD) framework.
- Responsible for driving timely releases, revenue forecasting, billings, collections, and assisting Area Management in reporting. As needed, reviews equipment selections, cost estimating, and engineered submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements. Ensures work performed is compliant with state, local, federal, and legal requirements and leads their assigned market by operating in the highest level of ethics. Adheres to all JCI safety standards and ensures their team does the same.
- Acts as first level of escalation for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment, post-sale concerns, and customer satisfaction. Effectively communicates process problems or systemic delivery issues to the appropriate leadership.
- Partners with the local market service managers to ensure timely coordination and support for startups, warranty, and quoted non-PCAT work. Ensures project owners are attending routine coordination meetings with service and providing proper turnovers.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; preferably Mechanical.
- 5+ years of operations management experience in the Building Construction and/or HVAC industry.
- Project Management experience.
Preferred
- Possesses a high-level competence in written and verbal communication.
- Computer skills experience to include: Microsoft Office suite, (with emphasis on Word, Excel and Visio, Adobe Writer, and basic Windows operating system environment.
- AutoCad experience.
- Located in the Tampa, FL, area.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
Build your best future with Johnson Controls
As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
- Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
What you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Branch Operations Manager to support the System Application Engineers in their support of the construction sales team and functions as an SAE for select reps, customers and/or projects. You will ensure projects are implemented profitably, accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract and in alignment with customer expectations. There's a focus on equipment slippage, avoids and minimizes slippage, following up to prevent re-occurrence, and ensure the proper balance of pre and post sales activities is maintained to meet overall customer expectations through coaching. In this role, you will provide training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process. You will also support pre-sales activities, which include system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection for basis of design as well as bidding, application and pricing. You will help with the development of accurate, detailed submittals to communicate design, configuration, operation, and installation requirements to customers, consultants, service team and necessary subcontractors. You will also work with the sales team to maintain an effective balance between internal Johnson Controls processes, customer satisfaction and project financial results. This position supports the Tampa, Florida, territory. Candidates must be local to this area.
How you will do it
- Provides coaching and daily guidance on performance of assigned System Application Engineers. Functions as a Systems Application Engineer where appropriate based on the branch requirements and Account Executive Assignments.
- Performs all of the System Application Engineer duties for highly complex or strategic projects as assigned by Branch Management.
- Provides recommendations to assigned System Application Engineers performance evaluations to HVAC Sales Operations Manager. Follows up on customer satisfaction issues and drives resolution.
- Provides leadership by demonstrating focus on achieving customer satisfaction.
- Develops and builds relationships between the SAEs and their assigned Account Execs, contractors, customers, consultants, and vendors. Develops and implements a formal technical training program for each of the System Application Engineers. Ensures SAEs are providing proper turnover to service team and coordinating with LSSs/PM on all joint projects.
- Acts as the first level of customer concern for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment and customer satisfaction.
- Acts as the domain expert on equipment to assist in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
- Identifies gaps in the technical expertise of the SAEs in specification interpretation and works with assigned Account Executives to implement short term plans to address these gaps. This includes but is not limited to; system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection, engineered equipment submittals, contract drawings, site coordination, and site installation requirements, etc.
- Periodically reviews the SAEs equipment and controls estimates, proposals, selections, as well as engineering submittals, and purchase, etc.
- Where issues are noted as it relates to; selections, schedules, drawing and specification requirements develops and implements a plan to address the immediate issue and share the standard process to all members of the team.
- Participates in review sessions and feedback groups. Works with SAE team members to ensure proper teaming with service as it pertains to Startup and Warranty processes.
- Provides technical support, selections and limited estimating support to SAEs and Account Execs during project design or proposal phase. Assists as needed in developing the customer argument for the conceptual solution.
- Monitors and Supports System Application Engineer teams in all of their assigned duties.
- Provides training and support on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process in alignment with the Operations Management Disciplines (OMD) framework.
- Responsible for driving timely releases, revenue forecasting, billings, collections, and assisting Area Management in reporting. As needed, reviews equipment selections, cost estimating, and engineered submittals to ensure compliance with project requirements. Ensures work performed is compliant with state, local, federal, and legal requirements and leads their assigned market by operating in the highest level of ethics. Adheres to all JCI safety standards and ensures their team does the same.
- Acts as first level of escalation for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment, post-sale concerns, and customer satisfaction. Effectively communicates process problems or systemic delivery issues to the appropriate leadership.
- Partners with the local market service managers to ensure timely coordination and support for startups, warranty, and quoted non-PCAT work. Ensures project owners are attending routine coordination meetings with service and providing proper turnovers.
What we look for
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; preferably Mechanical.
- 5+ years of operations management experience in the Building Construction and/or HVAC industry.
- Project Management experience.
Preferred
- Possesses a high-level competence in written and verbal communication.
- Computer skills experience to include: Microsoft Office suite, (with emphasis on Word, Excel and Visio, Adobe Writer, and basic Windows operating system environment.
- AutoCad experience.
- Located in the Tampa, FL, area.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75,000 - $115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.
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Align your credentials to Johnson Controls' requirements
Johnson Controls typically expects a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field for this role. Confirm your degree maps to the specialty occupation definition before applying, since USCIS scrutinizes field-of-study alignment for manufacturing project management positions.
Target open roles tied to facility contracts
Johnson Controls wins long-term building and industrial facility contracts that generate sustained operations headcount. Prioritize openings attached to specific sites or project pipelines rather than general postings, since those roles carry stronger internal hiring urgency and clearer headcount approval.
Ask about LCA timing during the offer stage
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Ask your recruiter whether the LCA is filed as soon as an offer is accepted, since delays at this step push back your entire start timeline.
Clarify CPT and OPT overlap with your start date
If you're on F-1 status, confirm whether your OPT authorization end date aligns with Johnson Controls' onboarding schedule. A gap between OPT expiration and H-1B approval can interrupt employment, so cap-gap eligibility should be verified with your DSO early in the offer process.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsorship postings
Searching across job boards makes it hard to separate roles with real sponsorship intent from vague postings. Use Migrate Mate to filter Operations Project Manager openings at Johnson Controls by visa type, so you're only applying to roles with confirmed sponsorship history.
Prepare for multi-site scope questions in interviews
Johnson Controls operations roles often span multiple facilities or customer sites. Frame your project management experience around cross-functional coordination and measurable operational outcomes, since interviewers assess whether you can manage complexity without direct authority across different locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Johnson Controls sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Project Managers?
Yes, Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas for Operations Project Manager roles. The company has filed H-1B petitions across engineering and operations functions, and this role qualifies as a specialty occupation given its degree requirements. Your employer handles the Labor Condition Application with the DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, but you should confirm sponsorship intent explicitly during the offer stage.
Which visa types are commonly used for Operations Project Manager roles at Johnson Controls?
H-1B is the most common path for Operations Project Managers at Johnson Controls, but the company also supports F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering or management categories, J-1 visa for trainees in some cases, and employment-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 PERM for longer-tenured employees.
How do I apply for Operations Project Manager jobs at Johnson Controls?
Applications go through Johnson Controls' careers portal, where you can search by function and location. Migrate Mate also lists verified Operations Project Manager openings at Johnson Controls filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you identify roles where sponsorship has been confirmed. Tailor your application to highlight operational scope, cross-functional coordination, and measurable project outcomes relevant to manufacturing or facility environments.
What qualifications and experience does Johnson Controls expect for this role?
Johnson Controls typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical discipline, along with demonstrated experience managing projects in manufacturing, facility systems, or industrial environments. PMP certification strengthens your application. The role often involves overseeing subcontractors, managing budgets, and coordinating across technical and non-technical stakeholders, so experience in those areas is directly relevant.
How do I plan my timeline if Johnson Controls sponsors my H-1B?
H-1B petitions for cap-subject candidates are filed in April for an October 1 start date, following a lottery held in March. If you're on OPT that expires before October 1, check whether cap-gap protection applies to bridge the gap. Johnson Controls' HR and legal teams manage the USCIS filing, but you should align your offer acceptance and notice periods with the April filing window to avoid missing the annual cap cycle.