HVAC Mechanical Project Team Leader

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team. As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to develop through meaningful work projects, learning opportunities, and a culture that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and control assigned mechanical retrofit projects in accordance with Johnson Controls standard practices.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day activities of Mechanics and subcontractors to keep work aligned with scope, schedule, and customer expectations.
• Secure new work and change orders from existing customers by identifying value‑added opportunities and preparing accurate estimates and proposals.
• Provide mechanical project estimating, review estimates, and support pre‑bid activity with Sales.
• Act as a technical resource for Sales and assist with project development efforts.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise resources to staff the project team; coordinate with Truck Based teams to maintain proper manpower levels.
• Review and interpret contract terms, drawing layouts, and detailing to support proper installation.
• Analyze financial reporting systems and project schedules to identify risk early, address potential problems, and establish recovery plans.
• Provide ongoing cost and estimate analysis reporting and manage allocation of costs to financial reporting systems.
• Use Johnson Controls tracking and reporting tools to communicate project progress and financial status to management.
• Manage asset‑related activities including collections, cost control, progress billings, and payables.
• Oversee compliance with specifications, local codes, and installation techniques.
• Manage material procurement, warehousing, logistics, document controls, subcontractor expectations, and owner training requirements.
• Build long‑term relationships with customers and subcontractors, attend job progress meetings, and resolve disputes through effective negotiation.
• Ensure Johnson Controls team members and subcontractors follow project safety standards.
• Own project outcomes with accountability, safety, and integrity by keeping scope, quality, schedule, and financial performance visible from kickoff through closeout.
• Stay close to the work by working directly with Mechanics, subcontractors, Sales, and customers to remove barriers before they affect delivery.
• Use continuous improvement and candid problem‑solving to identify risks early, strengthen estimates, and build practical recovery plans when performance drifts.
• Build trust across internal partners and external stakeholders, incorporating diverse perspectives into decisions.
• Communicate clearly and consistently through high‑quality written updates, structured reporting, and productive job progress meetings.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of comprehensive technical and operational knowledge of the service business, especially in fast‑track retrofit, remodel, and tenant‑improvement projects.
• Experience leading Mechanics on a portfolio of projects typically valued at $3‑4 M in revenue.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non‑technical audiences.
• Proficiency in project management software and financial accounting systems.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Writer, Visio, and a basic Windows environment.
• Willingness to travel as project assignments require, including projects outside the assigned geography.
• Nice to Have: Two to four years of engineering or trade‑school training (e.g., engineering degree or equivalent).
• Installation and service experience with complex HVAC mechanical systems and equipment.
• Experience with fast‑track mechanical retrofit, remodel, or tenant‑improvement projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, and vision care.
• On‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $89,000 – $122,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. This role also offers a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance, as well as a competitive benefits package.