Johnson Controls

Controls Lead Systems Specialist

Johnson Controls$74K — $104K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical associate degree preferred, but not required.
  • 6 years of related field experience in HVAC/Controls or similar Building Automation Systems.
  • Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC control systems.
  • Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audiences.
  • Proficient with personal computer applications.
  • Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead on-site project planning, execution, and completion for control systems projects.
  • Manage installation hardware design and system programming according to established standards.
  • Pursue additional work through change orders and evaluate client directives.
  • Oversee selection, ordering, and delivery schedule of project materials.
  • Coordinate jobsite activities to ensure compliance with project requirements and Johnson Controls literature.
  • Handle costs, project billings, and collections to maintain profitability goals.
  • Mentor and provide technical assistance to system technicians and subcontractors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and compliance.
  • Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description

What you will do: 

Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout. Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections. Maintains an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursues selling change orders. Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensures proper execution of warranty. Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.  

How you will do it 

  • Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors. 
  • Actively pursues additional work through change orders. Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and/or scheduling changes. Communicates both technical and business-related issues with the clients. 
  • Manages the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned.  
  • Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms, and conditions. May request several bids in pricing process. Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes. 
  • Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements. 
  • Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation. 
  • Manages costs, billings, and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow. 
  • Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers. Provides technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. 
  • Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin. 
  • Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty. 
  • Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects. 
  • Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation. 
  • Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required. 
  • Splits time between office and job site, spending approximately 50% on the job sites to support project planning and on-site activities.
  • Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations. 
  • Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee, contractor and subcontractor safety. 

What we look for 

 Required

  • Technical associate degree preferred but not required.
  • 6 years of related field experience in the HVAC/Controls industry or similar Building Automation Systems with System Design or System Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems. 
  • Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience. Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently. 
  • Strong personal computer skills. 
  • Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.  

 Preferred

  •  Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred. 
  •  Strong leadership skills and ability to direct the work of others. 
  •  Strong communication skills and customer service skills. 

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36.00-50.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background 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, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls International plc is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Cork, Ireland that produces automotive parts such as batteries and electronics and HVAC equipment for buildings. It employs 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations across six continents. As of 2019, it was listed as 389th in the Fortune Global 500; in 2020, it became ineligible for the list. Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson, a professor at the State Normal School in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Originally called the Johnson Electric Service Company, it focused on automatic temperature regulation. In 1974, the company changed its name to Johnson Controls.
Learn more about Johnson Controls
Size
101,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$923 million
Founded
1885
5 Year Trend
+2.1%
Revenue
$22 billion
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