Project Manager (Job number: 1501)

About

We are seeking a Project Manager for our federal team supporting Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD. Our team is primarily responsible for install and retrofit projects related to HVAC mechanical equipment and HVAC Controls (Building Automation Systems) systems, and other relevant equipment and 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, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Compensation

• Pay range: $110,000 – $140,000 base salary plus bonus incentive (negotiable based on experience)
• Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits

• Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays (6.5 weeks total)
• Travel Required: None, all work is based at this location

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary leader for execution on retrofit and installation projects, primarily related to HVAC mechanical equipment, BAS/Controls (Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems), and other MEP related equipment and systems; develop project schedules and execute according to plan.
• Supervise the field construction process of assigned projects in accordance with the plans and specifications, ensuring each phase is completed on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship expected by the company and the customer.
• Manage budgets and complete forecasting in conjunction with Operations Manager and Regional Manager.
• Manage the selection, scope of work, procurement, quality, and payment of project materials, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Negotiate, prepare, and issue subcontracts.
• Ensure assigned projects are done accurately, on‑time, billed within budget, and within scope of the contract.
• Adhere to and ensure 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 technicians, subcontractors, and other site personnel complete assigned work per established standards, and thoroughly communicate the services performed and completion criteria to customers.
• Complete timely and accurate project billing to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Analyze financial reporting and project schedule to proactively address potential problems; effectively communicate 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.
• Manage the selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.
• Coordinate customer‑training requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Project management or service management experience in the building construction industry for commercial or industrial project sites, preferably with commercial or industrial HVAC mechanical, HVAC controls/BAS, MEP, or other related equipment and systems.
• Ability to execute projects of higher project scope and contract complexity.
• Experience managing project financials (P&L management), including forecasting.
• Proficient in Project Management software and principles; proficiency with Microsoft Project preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check).

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical competency and experience working with commercial or industrial HVAC mechanical and/or HVAC BAS controls (DDC), including evaluation of contractual scope, specification interpretation, change order management, basic design, and installation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing large projects (in excess of $1 million).
• Experience reading and interpreting government contracts and government procurement standards.
• Experience managing multiple trades and subcontractors.

Preferred Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent work‑related experience.
• Active Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Professional Constructor (CPC), Designated Design‑Build Professional certification, or Licensed Professional Registration preferred.
• BAS industry certifications, licenses, and/or training (Metasys, Tridium Niagara N4, etc.).

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.

Awards & Recognitions

• 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
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity
• Ethisphere 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies list (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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity employer. 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 require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.

Division

JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)