Project Manager

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Role: Project Manager - HVAC IR (Industrial Refrigeration)

Location: Chennai

Department: Projects / Operations

Experience: 10-15 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - HVAC IR to lead the execution and delivery of Industrial Refrigeration and HVAC projects. The incumbent will be responsible for end-to-end project management, including planning, execution, stakeholder management, cost control, resource allocation, quality assurance, and timely project completion while ensuring compliance with safety standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete project lifecycle for Industrial Refrigeration (IR) and HVAC projects from kickoff to commissioning and handover.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource deployment strategies.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders for seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to achieve project milestones.
• Ensure adherence to project budget, profitability targets, and contractual obligations.
• Lead site execution teams and supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and system handover activities.
• Manage procurement coordination, material planning, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, quality procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and provide progress reports to management and customers.
• Handle change orders, claim management, billing, collections, and project documentation.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• PMP/Prince2 certification will be an added advantage.
• 10-15 years of experience in HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration project execution.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration systems, chilled water systems, ammonia refrigeration, cold storage applications, and HVAC installations.
• Experience in managing large industrial, manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical, cold chain, or warehouse projects.
• Proficiency in project planning tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Project Management
• HVAC & Industrial Refrigeration Systems
• Budget & Cost Control
• Contract Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Resource Planning
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management
• EHS Compliance
• Team Leadership
  
  

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and customer management skills.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Result-oriented approach with focus on quality, safety, and profitability.
  
  

Preferred Industry Experience

• Industrial Refrigeration
• Cold Storage & Warehousing
• Food & Beverage Processing
• Pharma & Life Sciences
• Manufacturing Plants
• Large Commercial & Industrial HVAC Projects