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We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal team based at Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield location near Savannah, GA (military experience encouraged, but not required). Our team here is responsible for long-term energy efficiency and sustainability projects, primarily related to HVAC, HVAC controls, BAS, metering, MEP, electrical and utilities systems.
As part of a Fortune 500 company, Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, energy efficient, sustainable, and secure.
LOCATION
Location: Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000 base salary plus bonus. Negotiable based on experience.
BENEFITS
- Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
- Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total)
- Travel Required: None, all work is based at this location
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Project Manager, you will:
- Serve as one of the primary on-site leaders for execution on assigned projects, including installation, service, and maintenance of building equipment, systems, and technologies, primarily working with electrical, building automation (BAS), and HVAC mechanical equipment.
- Manages the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors.
- Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
- Develops project schedules and execute according to plan.
- Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
- Ensures work performed is in compliance with contracts and legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
- Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety.
- Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursue growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes.
- Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals.
- Ensure electricians, mechanics, technicians and subcontractors complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers.
- Along with the Senior Project Manager, analyzes financial reporting and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required.
- Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts.
- Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation.
- Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
- Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
- Coordinates customer-training requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing technical teams supporting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC or other technical building trades.
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong experience with project scheduling and coordination for labor and materials.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
- Strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic Windows environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Management experience with projects related to commercial or industrial size HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, Air Handlers, VAV’s, etc.) and related controls, BAS management, and/or Utility Metering Systems.
- Experience working with projects including large HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, etc.).
- Estimating experience with MEP related projects.
- Experience working with quality control / quality assurance documentation.
- Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards.
- Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors.
- Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience.
WHO WE ARE
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal team based at Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield location near Savannah, GA (military experience encouraged, but not required). Our team here is responsible for long-term energy efficiency and sustainability projects, primarily related to HVAC, HVAC controls, BAS, metering, MEP, electrical and utilities systems.
As part of a Fortune 500 company, Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, energy efficient, sustainable, and secure.
LOCATION
Location: Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield.
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $100,000 - $140,000 base salary plus bonus. Negotiable based on experience.
BENEFITS
- Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
- Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks of paid time off in total)
- Travel Required: None, all work is based at this location
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Project Manager, you will:
- Serve as one of the primary on-site leaders for execution on assigned projects, including installation, service, and maintenance of building equipment, systems, and technologies, primarily working with electrical, building automation (BAS), and HVAC mechanical equipment.
- Manages the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality and payment of project materials, vendors and subcontractors.
- Negotiates, prepares and issues subcontracts.
- Develops project schedules and execute according to plan.
- Ensures that assigned projects are done accurately, on-time, billed within budget and within scope of the contract.
- Ensures work performed is in compliance with contracts and legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
- Adheres to and ensures project personnel and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards, internal policies, and US Army Corps of Engineers requirements regarding health and safety.
- Understand project and contract scopes; actively pursue growth opportunities that will help the customer achieve desired outcomes.
- Help prepare and approve cost estimates, contract terms & conditions, and technical responses to client requests for information, bids, and proposals.
- Ensure electricians, mechanics, technicians and subcontractors complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers.
- Along with the Senior Project Manager, analyzes financial reporting and project schedules to proactively address potential problems. Effectively communicates project progress, issues and financial status to leadership as required.
- Provide periodic project status updates, and monthly revenue, cost, and gross margin forecasts.
- Manage risk, establish project recovery plans, and resolve disputes to minimize escalation.
- Ensure project document controls and deliverables comply with contract requirements and Johnson Controls standards.
- Manages the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
- Coordinates customer-training requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing technical teams supporting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC or other technical building trades.
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong experience with project scheduling and coordination for labor and materials.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
- Strong personal computer working capabilities in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic Windows environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Management experience with projects related to commercial or industrial size HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, Air Handlers, VAV’s, etc.) and related controls, BAS management, and/or Utility Metering Systems.
- Experience working with projects including large HVAC mechanical equipment (chillers, boilers, etc.).
- Estimating experience with MEP related projects.
- Experience working with quality control / quality assurance documentation.
- Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards.
- Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors.
- Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience.
WHO WE ARE
At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world’s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.
Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:
- Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
- Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
- Named to Forbes Net Zero Leaders list
- CDP 2023 Climate Change 'A List'
- Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
- Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list.
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
- Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list for the 17th time
- Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024
- Named to Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Veterans 2024 / 2025 listing
- Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Veterans 2024
- Named one of the top military friendly employers by military.com.
Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.
Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Hvac Project Manager
Match your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM defines the minimum requirements for your role, and your actual credentials must meet but not exceed them. If you hold a master's degree, confirm the employer's job description specifies it, or your application may face a mismatch audit.
Target contractors with federal project history
Mechanical and HVAC contractors holding federal or public-sector contracts often have established PERM filing infrastructure. These employers are more likely to sponsor green cards because compliance and labor certification are already part of their HR workflow.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for HVAC project manager roles in your target city before negotiating. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-certified level or PERM certification will be denied.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter HVAC project manager openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts the research time of manually cross-referencing PERM disclosure data with job postings.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If your engineering or project management degree was issued outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation before your employer begins PERM recruitment. DOL requires that your qualifications be documented in equivalent U.S. terms at the time of filing.
Clarify who handles I-140 filing after PERM approval
Once PERM is certified, your employer must file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Confirm in writing whether their immigration counsel covers this step or whether you'll need separate legal support, since delays between PERM and I-140 can affect your priority date.
Green Card Hvac Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HVAC project manager roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most HVAC project manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a bachelor's degree plus relevant experience. Roles at senior or principal levels that specify an advanced degree, or candidates whose background demonstrates substantially above-standard expertise, may qualify under EB-2. The employer's job description and your documented credentials together determine the category, not the job title alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent and not subject to an annual lottery. H-1B visa approval gives you temporary status and requires renewal every three years, with no guaranteed path to permanency. PERM takes longer upfront, typically one to three years before you can file for adjustment of status, but it eliminates the uncertainty of annual cap limits that affect H-1B holders every fiscal year.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for HVAC project manager candidates?
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For HVAC project managers, this typically includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices. You can't start this process yourself, and your credentials must exactly match the minimum requirements stated in the job posting at the time of recruitment.
How can I find HVAC project manager jobs that sponsor green cards?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship upfront, which makes it hard to identify willing employers from job boards alone. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search: it surfaces HVAC project manager roles at employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to companies that have already committed to the process rather than hoping an employer will consider it.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before my green card is issued?
Changing employers resets the PERM process because the labor certification is tied to a specific employer and job description. If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer your petition to a similar HVAC or construction project management role without starting over. You should confirm this with your immigration attorney before resigning.