Johnson Controls · 3 hours ago
Controls Lead Systems Specialist
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, dedicated to reimagining building performance. The Controls Lead Systems Specialist will act as the on-site project leader, managing project execution, customer communication, and financial results for assigned projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Industrial EngineeringPhysical SecuritySmart Building
Responsibilities
Acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner
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 both customer satisfaction and profitable and accurate 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 the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and applicable Local, State, and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics
Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards
Ensures 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 via our web-based tool process
Secures 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
Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes
Provides job site coordination for panel and field device physical locations
Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls standards 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 through best business practices and continuous improvement metrics
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 the 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 letters to JCI customers upon substantial completion of the 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
Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost-efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations
Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety
Qualification
Required
technical associate's degree with four years of field experience or six years of equivalent related field experience in the industry
Must have applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience
Must have appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience
Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently
Strong personal computer skills
Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting preferred
Benefits
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
JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)
Company
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls offers smart buildings that create safe, healthy, and sustainable environments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.6BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2024-12-04Post Ipo Debt· $525.61M
2024-05-20Post Ipo Equity· $90M
Leadership Team
Joakim Weidemanis
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Vandiepenbeeck
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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