HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist

Johnson Controls; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global building solutions company is looking for an on-site Project Leader in the HVAC/Controls sector. This role involves planning and executing control systems projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and project financial success. Candidates should have a technical associate degree and relevant field experience, with a strong emphasis on communication skills for coordinating with clients and subcontractors. A competitive hourly salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Extensive Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience in HVAC/Controls or similar systems.
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems projects with assigned customers.
• Ensure financial results and customer satisfaction.
• Provide direction to subcontractors and ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical hands-on experience in systems design

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Strong personal computer skills

Ability to communicate technical material

Education

Technical associate degree

Job description

At Johnson Controls we are dedicated to protecting people and the environment. Our vision is to create a smart, safe and sustainable world. We care about healthy people, healthy places and a healthy planet. Be part of a team that builds sustainable building solutions! Let's Build a better Tomorrow Together!

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay

• Paid Extensive Training with Best-in-Industry Resources

• Career Advancement Opportunities across Business and Geographies

• Company Vehicle

• Referral Bonuses

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Competitive Retirement Saving Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• And more!

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 provincial, local 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.

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.

• 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 employ Contract and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

Required

• Technical associate degree 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: $32.69 - $44.23 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.)

This positionincludes 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

Johnson Controls and each of its Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.