You will be supported by one of the industry's most experienced engineering and service teams while enjoying the autonomy and visibility that comes with leading major projects.
What You'll Be Doing
As the Project Manager, you'll lead the successful delivery of BMS and IBMS projects from initiation through to completion by:
Managing the full project lifecycle, including design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover
Leading multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project milestones, financial targets, and customer outcomes
Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Managing project budgets, forecasting, schedules, resources, and contract deliverables
Overseeing FAT, SAT, commissioning activities, system optimisation, and technical handovers
Ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Driving project safety performance and maintaining a strong safety-first culture
Preparing project documentation, reports, risk assessments, and QA deliverables
Identifying opportunities to improve standardisation, efficiency, and delivery excellence
Acting as a trusted technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone with proven experience delivering Building Automation and Controls projects who enjoys both the technical and commercial aspects of project management.
You will ideally have
Electrical, HVAC, Controls, Automation, or Engineering qualifications
Demonstrated experience delivering BMS, BAS, or IBMS projects within commercial buildings, healthcare, industrial, education, or critical infrastructure environments
Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems, controls architecture, and system integration
Experience with HVAC plant, including chillers, boilers, AHUs, and energy optimisation strategies
Knowledge of networking, IT infrastructure, BACnet, Modbus, and other building systems communication protocols
Experience leading FAT, SAT, commissioning, and building tuning activities
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and project risks
Excellent stakeholder management and customer engagement skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to delivering exceptional customer outcomes
Why Johnson Controls?
This is more than just another BMS project management role.
At Johnson Controls, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of Australia's most technically advanced building automation projects while building a long-term career with a global industry leader.
What we offer
A strong pipeline of high-profile projects across Victoria
Opportunities to work on data centres, healthcare, education, commercial and critical infrastructure projects
Career progression into Program Management, Senior Leadership, Engineering Management, or Technical Specialist pathways
Access to industry-leading technology, products, and global expertise
Ongoing professional development, technical training, and certifications
A collaborative and supportive team culture
Competitive salary package, tools of trade, and employee benefits
A genuine commitment to safety, wellbeing, diversity, and sustainability
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced BMS Project Manager, Senior BMS Engineer, Building Automation Specialist, or Controls Professional looking to work on industry-leading projects with a globally recognised organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help create smarter, safer, and more sustainable buildings with Johnson Controls.
