Branch Installation Manager

Johnson Controls

San Diego, USonsite$107k-$146k/yrPosted Jul 25, 2026
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About the role

About Us:

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 .

What we offer

Competitive salary and Bonus

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

With outstanding resources encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

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HVAC Installation Manager

What you will do

Under general direction, manages the Branch delivery teams that include the Controls, Equipment and Mechanical Installation teams. Assists management in revenue forecasting, billings, collections and resource planning. Assigns projects and ensures appropriate engineering, commissioning and mechanical resources are assigned to those projects. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local, federal, and legal requirements and operates with the highest of ethics. Ensures staff adheres to all safety standards. Develops and builds contractor, customer, consultant, and subcontractor relationships in the community.

How you will do it

Manages the overall execution and performance of assigned Controls, Equipment and Mechanical Installation delivery teams. Ensures Branch goals and objectives are met. Goals and objectives are aligned with Senior Installation Manager’s and from a priority include SINC, cash flow, reducing equipment/project slippage, backlog growth, SG&A, productivity improvements, succession planning etc.

Establishes goals and development plans for all direct reports. Evaluates employee performance and performs salary management. Drives asset management including cost control, billings, collections, and payables.

Recruits Project Team Leaders, System Team Leaders, Leads Systems Specialists, Project Engineers, and Equipment System Application Engineers with the appropriate skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Branch.

Ensures that the estimating and engineering standards are utilized effectively.

Follows up on customer satisfaction issues and drives resolution. Provides leadership by demonstrating focus on achieving customer satisfaction.

Assists the Senior Installation Manager in preparation of annual strategic and financial operating plan.

Develops and builds contractor, customer, consultant, and subcontractor relationships in the community.

Assists Project Team Leaders, System Team Leaders, Sales, Project Engineers, Lead Systems Specialists, and Equipment System Application Engineers in the review and interpretation of contract terms and conditions.

Responsible for scheduling of installation projects and equipment backlog, including scheduling of want dates and ship dates.

Coaches teams on the management of project risks, conflict resolution and establishment project recovery plans.

Promotes the securing of change orders.

Ensures compliance with the Safety Program for employees and subcontractors.

Ensures compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and ensures that installation business is conducted with the highest ethical standards.

What we look for

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture. OR Equivalent Experience

Minimum of seven or more years of progressively more responsible operations management experience in the Building Construction Industry including five or more years of direct project management experience.

High-level competence in written and verbal communication.

Ability to travel based upon geographical locations of assigned teams.

Preferred

Experience with MS Project and MS Tools

Ability to manage multiple tasks.

Ability to negotiate and deal with conflict resolution issues

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $107,100-$146,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package.

For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Compensation

This Other role pays $107k-$146k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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