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Remote Project Controls Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Project Site Manager

Norfolk, VA · Remote

$80K - $110K/yr

Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, QA/QC practices, and project controls. * Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to travel and work on remote ...

Project Site Manager

Richmond, VA · Remote

$80K - $110K/yr

Strong knowledge of construction safety standards, QA/QC practices, and project controls. * Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Willingness to travel and work on remote ...

Controls Engineer

Charlottesville, VA · On-site +1

$90K - $125K/yr

Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities ... This remote position can be located in the Charlottesville, VA area, or surrounding areas or Remote ...

Project Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$110K - $175K/yr

Develop and drive high-level strategic initiatives, manage remote project delivery team, and possess the ability to facilitate technical discussions to troubleshoot project implementation issues.

Controls Programmer

Alexandria, VA · On-site +1

$72K - $98K/yr

Provide remote and on-site support for system issues * Deliver end-user training on system ... Design-Build, New Construction, Retrofit Projects, and Ongoing BAS Service Travel: * Occasional ...

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How much do remote project controls jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote project controls in Virginia is $43.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.77 and $50.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Project Controls position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Remote Project Controls role, you typically need strong analytical skills, expertise in cost management and scheduling, and a background in engineering, construction management, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Deltek, as well as certifications like PMP or CCP, are highly valued. Exceptional attention to detail, proactive communication, and self-motivation are important soft skills for remote collaboration and effective performance monitoring. These competencies are crucial for ensuring project deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining alignment among distributed teams.

What is a Remote Project Controls job?

A Remote Project Controls job involves managing and overseeing project schedules, costs, and resources to ensure successful project execution—all from a remote location. Responsibilities typically include tracking budgets, analyzing risks, coordinating with stakeholders, and using software tools to monitor project progress. This role is essential in industries like construction, engineering, and IT, where efficient project management is crucial. Remote Project Controls professionals rely on digital tools and communication platforms to collaborate with teams and keep projects on track. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with project management software are key for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Remote Project Controls?

Remote Project Controls professionals are responsible for monitoring project progress, analyzing cost data, updating schedules, and preparing regular status reports for stakeholders. They frequently collaborate with project managers, engineers, and financial teams to identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure that project deliverables stay on track. Daily tasks may include data analysis, attending virtual meetings, maintaining documentation, and responding to queries from various team members across different locations. This role often requires balancing multiple projects at once while adapting to shifting priorities and deadlines. Success in this position relies on effective remote communication and strong organizational skills to ensure seamless project execution.

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Equipment Complex Project Engineer II

Equipment Complex Project Engineer II

Johnson Controls

Alexandria, VA • On-site, Remote

$85K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Johnson Controls rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 386 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 518 rated manufacturers


Job description

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 build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

  • Excellent base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.

  • Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three elective PTO days in a calendar year.

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

  • Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Providing Scheduling and management support.

  • JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

What you will do
The HVAC Equipment Complex Projects Engineer is part of our Building Solutions North America business at Johnson Controls. Join our team of Engineers designing larger, more complex HVAC Equipment projects for our customers throughout the U.S. This is a U.S. and Canada.

This role can be remote.

You will support complex equipment projects and ensure they are completed accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract and in alignment with customer expectations. You will work with the sales team and project management to maintain an effective balance between data center customer satisfaction and project financial results.

How you will do it

  • Manages project Profit and Loss (P&L) and customer satisfaction for all projects assigned.

  • Works closely with various branch administrations to manage backlog execution, schedule and forecast execution of projects up to two years in advance.

  • Actively manages project turnover process between equipment sales and equipment order execution.

  • Interprets engineering drawings and specifications to develop and provide engineered equipment submittals in compliance with, contract drawing, site coordination, and site installation requirements.

  • Follows standardized submittal generation guidelines for preparation and processing of engineering submittals, including but not limited to; final coil selection, coil hand coordination, fan selection, chiller performance verification, chiller configuration and option selection to match schedule, drawing and specification requirements.

  • Evaluates the contractual scope of supply and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes.

  • Coordinates with other project team members to ensure cross scope items are identified, assigned, and correctly managed to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.

  • Performs associated cost estimates, prepares proposals, and works with sales in negotiating final settlement price and customer acceptance resulting from scope of supply changes / change orders. Coordinates the factory equipment order process to ensure technical and commercial compliance with contract documents and site coordination requirements.

  • Generates technical content of Purchase Orders for field purchased materials and equipment. Selects, orders, and tracks the delivery of materials and equipment for assigned projects.

  • Coordinates with logistics to meet factory and project schedule requirements and reviews the equipment order status reports as needed, identifying any critical delivery requirements.

  • Ensures project documentation is compliant with contract requirements, Johnson Controls standards and the formal Johnson Controls equipment order execution process.

  • Coordinates customer-training requirements with local Johnson Controls service. Coordinates between the HVAC Branch and Customer to assure Johnson Controls receives payment in full upon completion of the project.

What we look for
Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

  • 3+ years operations management experience, or mechanical engineering experience.

  • Project management.

  • Knowledge of heat transfer, thermodynamics, thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, etc.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead large complex projects with extensive execution teams and with professionalism, cooperation, and persistence.

Preferred

  • AutoCAD experience.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,000-125,000(Salary to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To
support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

Industry

Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US