Controls Lead Systems Specialist

About the Company

Johnson Controls is a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helping 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.

Under general direction, act as the on‑site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. Perform or delegate tasks as required to fully complete assigned projects including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. Be responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections.

Maintain an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results. Actively pursue selling change orders. Coordinate communication with the customer during all phases of the project. Ensure proper execution of warranty. Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary. Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local, and federal legal requirements and operate on the job with the highest of ethics.

Adhere to and ensure Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

Complete typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provide detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors. Actively pursue additional work through change orders. Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client‑issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes. Communicate both technical and business‑related issues with the clients.

Manage the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned. Secure pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms, and conditions; may request several bids in the pricing process. Oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes. Provide jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensure installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.

Manage and complete the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation. Provide accurate project as‑built and commissioning documentation. Manage costs, billings, and collections. Complete project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow.

Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to system technicians, electrical installers, and system designers. Provide technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensure that delegated tasks are done accurately, on‑time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract. Effectively communicate the status of projects to management as required and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin. Send warranty letter to the JCI customer upon substantial completion of the project and ensure proper execution of warranty.

Develop project plans and coordinate the required resources to ensure timely and cost‑effective installation and completion of assigned projects. Perform site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensure owner/operator has been trained. Provide proper documentation and manuals for system operation. Develop and maintain viable long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Attend job progress meetings as required.

Split time between office and job site, spending approximately 50% on the job sites to support project planning and…