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Project Manager jobs at Johnson Controls span its building technologies and industrial systems divisions, overseeing complex, multi-site programs in manufacturing environments. The company has an established sponsorship process for this function, supporting candidates across multiple visa categories from early-career OPT through permanent residency pathways.
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Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 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 with outstanding resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What you will do
The Construction Project Manager is part of our Building Solutions North America business at Johnson Controls. This person will primarily lead large, complex HVAC equipment construction projects that are $3M or more. Will travel to customer sites occasionally for customer meetings and troubleshooting.
Position will support the DC market. Will need to travel to DC when needed.
Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Equipment Complex Projects. Works with Owner and contractor sales managers and branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the TAS and development process to provide input on strategy, vendor/partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.
How you will do it
- Acts as the primary internal leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Will interface with and provide direction to various teams (internal & external) as needed to successfully execute the equipment project. Develops project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
- Supports Projects Engineers and System Application Engineers in evaluating the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance.
- Manages company HVAC mechanics as well as subcontractors.
- Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
- Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.
- Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required.
- Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.
- Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
- Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and JCI standards.
- Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
- Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned adequately ensuring manufacturing lead time is properly accounted for and managed.
- Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required. Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
- Coordinates with the HVAC Sales & Operations Managers, Construction Management Services and HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader, Service Operations Manager and/or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives. Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards. Facilitates escalation of product related problems.
- Assists Area Management Team and/or sales in project development efforts.
- Coordinate customer-training requirements.
- For select bundled projects, may interface with and provide direction to Truck Based team(s) that are assigned to projects under the Project Manager’s control.
- For select bundled projects, may Self-perform sales support activities early in the audit process to provide input on vendor/partners selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc.
- For select bundled projects, may Self-perform cost estimating, project scheduling and project management of assigned projects.
What we look for
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work related experience.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
- Travel will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.
- Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
- Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point, project), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.
Preferred
- Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry preferred.
- Management experience with projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, BAS management and HVAC Equipment is highly preferred.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $102,000-140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and bonus
- 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 with outstanding resources
- Encouraging and collaborative team environment
- Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
- JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
What you will do
The Construction Project Manager is part of our Building Solutions North America business at Johnson Controls. This person will primarily lead large, complex HVAC equipment construction projects that are $3M or more. Will travel to customer sites occasionally for customer meetings and troubleshooting.
Position will support the DC market. Will need to travel to DC when needed.
Under general direction, responsible for the profitable execution of assigned Equipment Complex Projects. Works with Owner and contractor sales managers and branch installation manager and teams as needed to provide sales support activities early in the TAS and development process to provide input on strategy, vendor/partner’s selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc. as needed. Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Maintains positive cash flow. Actively pursues selling change orders. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. Responsible for following consistent and repeatable project management procedures and processes. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.
How you will do it
- Acts as the primary internal leader for execution teams on assigned projects. Will interface with and provide direction to various teams (internal & external) as needed to successfully execute the equipment project. Develops project schedules and executes according to plan for assigned projects.
- Supports Projects Engineers and System Application Engineers in evaluating the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals and negotiates final settlement price and customer acceptance.
- Manages company HVAC mechanics as well as subcontractors.
- Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
- Reviews and interprets contract Terms and Conditions.
- Analyzes financial reporting systems and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to management as required.
- Manages risks and establishes project recovery plans when required. Resolves disputes with minimal need for escalation.
- Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
- Ensures project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and JCI standards.
- Oversees project construction for compliance with specifications, local codes and installation techniques.
- Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned adequately ensuring manufacturing lead time is properly accounted for and managed.
- Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required. Ensures subcontractors understand expectations of the project.
- Coordinates with the HVAC Sales & Operations Managers, Construction Management Services and HVAC Installation Manager, Systems Team Leader, Service Operations Manager and/or Branch Mechanical Project Team Leader for allocation of resources needed to meet project objectives. Ensures any engineering and commissioning performed by the field team is in accordance with established standards. Facilitates escalation of product related problems.
- Assists Area Management Team and/or sales in project development efforts.
- Coordinate customer-training requirements.
- For select bundled projects, may interface with and provide direction to Truck Based team(s) that are assigned to projects under the Project Manager’s control.
- For select bundled projects, may Self-perform sales support activities early in the audit process to provide input on vendor/partners selection, scope enhancements, value engineering, risk assessment etc.
- For select bundled projects, may Self-perform cost estimating, project scheduling and project management of assigned projects.
What we look for
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture or an Associate’s Degree with equivalent work related experience.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
- Travel will vary on project assignment. Projects may exist outside of assigned geography.
- Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
- Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel, word, power point, project), Adobe Writer, Visio and basic Windows environment.
Preferred
- Minimum of five years of direct project management experience in the Building Construction Industry preferred.
- Management experience with projects related to Mechanical Retrofits, BAS management and HVAC Equipment is highly preferred.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $102,000-140,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.
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Align Your PMP Credentials to Manufacturing Operations
Johnson Controls prioritizes Project Managers with credentials tied to industrial or building systems contexts. A PMP or CAPM certification framed around manufacturing workflows, not software delivery, positions your application closer to the roles they actually fill.
Target Roles Tied to Capital Projects
Johnson Controls regularly hires Project Managers to oversee HVAC, fire suppression, and energy infrastructure installations. Filtering your search toward capital projects or field operations roles gives you the best alignment with where sponsorship-eligible openings concentrate.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Sponsorship-Confirmed Openings
Not every Johnson Controls posting signals sponsorship upfront. Use Migrate Mate to browse Project Manager roles at Johnson Controls that are filtered by verified sponsorship history, saving you from applying blind to positions the company won't support.
Start OPT Applications Before Your Authorization Window Closes
If you're on F-1 OPT, Johnson Controls can hire you directly, but the H-1B cap lottery runs once a year with an October 1 start date. Missing the April filing window means waiting another full year, so timing your offer acceptance matters significantly.
Clarify Sponsorship Intent During the Offer Stage
Before signing an offer, ask specifically whether the role supports H-1B or permanent residency filing. Johnson Controls sponsors across multiple visa types, but individual business units make separate decisions, so confirming with the hiring manager avoids surprises after onboarding.
Prepare a PERM-Ready Employment Record Early
For Green Card sponsorship through PERM, DOL requires your employer to document your qualifications meet the minimum job requirements, not exceed them. Structuring your resume to match the stated requirements precisely, rather than highlighting senior achievements, prevents eligibility complications during the labor certification process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Johnson Controls sponsor H-1B visas for Project Managers?
Yes, Johnson Controls sponsors H-1B visas for Project Manager roles. The company has an active sponsorship track record for this function across its manufacturing and building technologies divisions. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are tied to the annual lottery with an April filing window and an October 1 start date, your offer timeline needs to account for that cycle.
Which visa types does Johnson Controls commonly use for Project Manager roles?
Johnson Controls sponsors across several visa categories for Project Managers, including H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles), F-1 OPT and CPT for early-career candidates, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for permanent residency. The right category depends on your nationality, degree field, and career stage.
What qualifications and experience does Johnson Controls expect for sponsored Project Manager roles?
Johnson Controls typically expects a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field for Project Manager positions. Hands-on experience managing multi-phase projects in industrial, HVAC, fire safety, or building automation environments carries significant weight. PMP certification is frequently listed as preferred, and candidates with experience managing subcontractors or field teams in capital project settings are particularly competitive.
How do I apply for Project Manager jobs at Johnson Controls?
You can browse and apply for Project Manager openings at Johnson Controls directly through their careers portal. To find roles specifically confirmed for visa sponsorship, use Migrate Mate, which filters Johnson Controls listings by sponsorship history so you can focus your applications on positions the company has committed to supporting. Tailoring your resume to reflect the specific project environment listed in each posting improves your screening outcome.
How do I manage the timeline between a Johnson Controls offer and my visa filing?
If your offer involves an H-1B petition, Johnson Controls would need to file with USCIS during the April registration window for an October 1 start. For TN status, Canadian nationals can often receive approval at the port of entry with minimal lead time. If you're transitioning from OPT, confirm your authorization end date immediately so HR can initiate the petition before any gap in work authorization.