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Get Access To All JobsWe are seeking a Project Manager for our federal supporting 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: Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield.
Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000 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
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.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience supporting a federal government maintenance and service (M&S) contract.
- 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.
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program.
- 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.
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.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
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)
We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal supporting 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: Fort Stewart and the Hunter Army Airfield.
Pay Range: $100,000 - $150,000 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
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.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience supporting a federal government maintenance and service (M&S) contract.
- 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.
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program.
- 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.
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.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.
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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Mep Project Manager
Align your credentials to the Engineer category
TN visa status for this role requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a closely related engineering field. If your degree title is non-standard, get a credential evaluation that maps it explicitly to a U.S. engineering discipline before applying.
Target firms with active MEP project pipelines
Focus on engineering consultancies, general contractors, and facilities management companies with ongoing commercial or industrial MEP work. These employers have repeated TN sponsorship needs and understand the documentation requirements for project management hires.
Request a support letter that names your engineering discipline
Your employer's support letter must describe your role in terms of the specific engineering systems you'll oversee, not just project management duties. CBP officers approve TN petitions based on the engineering nexus, so vague job descriptions create unnecessary risk at the border.
Clarify the TN advantage over H-1B for this role
TN has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can be obtained same-day at a port of entry. For employers who have lost H-1B visa candidates to the lottery, positioning yourself as a TN-eligible hire removes a significant hiring obstacle.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who sponsor TN visas
Filtering job listings by sponsorship willingness saves weeks of outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces Senior MEP Project Manager openings from employers already familiar with TN sponsorship, so you're not educating hiring managers from scratch about the process.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular processing timeline
Mexican citizens must apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at the border. Schedule your appointment early and confirm your employer has finalized the offer letter and support documentation before your consular date, since rescheduling can add weeks to your start date.
Senior Mep Project Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior MEP Project Manager role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Senior MEP Project Manager positions qualify under the TN Engineer category when the role involves direct oversight of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems and you hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. The role must involve genuine engineering judgment, not purely administrative project coordination, to satisfy CBP's specialty requirements.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for MEP engineering roles?
TN sponsorship is faster and more predictable than H-1B for this role. There's no lottery, no annual cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadians can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day they present their documents. H-1B requires a cap-subject petition, a lottery draw, and months of USCIS processing. For employers filling senior-level MEP roles on a schedule, TN removes the uncertainty entirely.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a detailed support letter on company letterhead that describes the specific engineering duties of the role, confirms your salary and employment terms, and states the expected duration. The letter should reference your engineering credentials and explain why the position requires a degreed engineer. CBP will use this letter as the primary basis for approving your TN status.
Where can I find Senior MEP Project Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers who offer TN visa sponsorship. Searching there filters out roles where sponsorship isn't available, so you're spending time on opportunities that can actually move forward. General job boards rarely surface sponsorship status accurately for TN-specific roles.
Can Mexican nationals get TN sponsorship for this role, and does the process differ from Canadians?
Mexican nationals do qualify for TN sponsorship in this role, but the process differs significantly. Mexicans must apply at a U.S. consulate abroad rather than at a port of entry, which adds scheduling time and requires all employer documentation to be finalized before the appointment. There is also a separate TN allocation for Mexican nationals, so timing your application matters more than it does for Canadians.