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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hvac Project Manager
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree to directly relate to HVAC project management. Mechanical engineering, construction management, or building systems degrees are the strongest fit. A general business degree alone may trigger an RFE, so gather transcripts that show relevant coursework before applying.
Target MEP contractors with LCA filing history
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors file LCAs far more consistently for HVAC Project Manager roles than general contractors do. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history in the construction and facilities sectors before reaching out.
Check prevailing wage using OFLC Wage Search
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for HVAC Project Manager in the specific metro where the work is performed. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9021 before negotiating your offer so you can spot underpaying employers early.
Clarify worksite location before the LCA is filed
HVAC Project Managers frequently move between jobsites. If your work spans multiple locations in different metro areas, your employer may need to file amended LCAs for each area. Confirm this with your employer before I-129 filing to avoid compliance problems during your first year.
Time your application around the cap-subject lottery
Cap-subject H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your OPT end date and whether cap-gap protection applies so you and your employer can plan the I-129 filing timeline without a gap in work authorization.
Use O*NET to build your specialty occupation case
USCIS scrutinizes whether HVAC Project Manager is a true specialty occupation. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Construction Manager (SOC 11-9021) and share it with your employer's attorney. It documents the degree requirement directly and strengthens the petition against RFEs.
H-1B Visa Hvac Project Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an HVAC Project Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, construction management, or building systems technology. Roles focused purely on field supervision or trade coordination without a degree requirement may not qualify. Your employer should document in the I-129 petition why the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for HVAC Project Managers?
MEP contractors, mechanical contracting firms, facilities management companies, and large commercial construction groups are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this title. Universities and hospital systems with in-house facilities departments also file regularly. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history specifically for HVAC and construction management roles before you apply.
Can my employer file an H-1B if I'll be working at multiple client jobsites?
Yes, but multi-site work creates compliance obligations. Your employer must post the LCA notice at each controlled worksite and may need to file amended petitions if a new worksite falls in a different metropolitan statistical area with a different prevailing wage. Clarify your expected jobsite rotation with your employer's attorney before the I-129 is submitted to USCIS.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a project contract mid-visa?
Your H-1B is tied to your sponsoring employer, not the specific project. If your employer remains in operation and continues to employ you, your status is unaffected even if the project ends. If your employment is terminated, you have a 60-day grace period under USCIS rules to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S.
Is an H-1B visa required if I already hold a valid TN or L-1 visa as an HVAC Project Manager?
Not necessarily. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering and management categories. L-1 visaA is an option if you're transferring within a multinational company. H-1B is the path for most other nationalities or when TN visa and L-1 don't fit your situation. USCIS guidance covers which status best matches your employer's relationship with you.