HVAC Project Manager (Data centers)

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.

About this opportunity

• Permanent full-time opportunity

• Attractive base + super + car allowance

• Career and training opportunities

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our project team based in our Sydney office.

This role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of HVAC equipment projects into Data Centre environments, ensuring compliance with customer technical specifications, quality standards, and critical commissioning requirements.

Responsibilities include:

Project Delivery & Execution

• Manage full lifecycle delivery of HVAC equipment projects (e.g. chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, plant systems) into data centre environments

• Lead project execution from handover through engineering, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, commissioning, and final handover

• Ensure strict adherence to data centre standards, specifications, and commissioning protocols

• Maintain detailed project schedules, critical path tracking, and milestone management aligned to client programs

Financial & Commercial Management

• Own project financial performance including:

• Revenue tracking and forecasting

• Gross Margin (GM%) performance

• Cost control and variation management

• Identify and drive margin improvement opportunities

• Ensure timely invoicing and UBR reduction through accurate milestone completion

• Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Act as primary interface between:

• Customers (Data Centre operators, Tier 1 contractors)

• Internal teams (engineering, factory, service, logistics)

• Build strong working relationships with key clients to support repeat business and customer satisfaction (NPS)

• Manage contractor and subcontractor performance on-site

Technical Delivery & Commissioning

• Full coordination and ownership of the complex and multitier commissioning process

• Oversee technical compliance including:

• Equipment specifications and submittals

• FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and witness testing

• SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and commissioning

• Identify project risks early (supply chain, program, technical, commercial) and implement mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance with:

• QA standards

• OHS&E requirements

• Data centre quality expectations (zero-defect mindset)

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HVAC-related discipline OR Trade background with extensive HVAC project experience

• Proven experience delivering large HVAC equipment projects (chillers, plant systems) into Data Centres or critical environments

• Strong understanding of data centre design principles, redundancy, and mission-critical operations

• Experience with FAT, SAT, and commissioning processes

• Knowledge of:

• HVAC systems for mission-critical environments

• Mechanical and electrical interfaces

• Ability to review technical specifications, drawings, and design documentation

• Experience in project financial management (forecasting, GM, cost control)

• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and reporting tools

• Understanding of supply chain and manufacturing lead times

• Strong leadership and accountability mindset

• Ability to operate in high-pressure, program-driven environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Proactive problem solver with continuous improvement focus

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