Controls Lead Systems Specialist

Johnson Controls; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Controls Lead Systems Specialist in Knoxville, TN, to lead control systems projects. The role involves project management, system design, and collaboration with various teams. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and experience in HVAC systems, with an emphasis on communication and independent work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Safety-focused work culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of a technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of related field experience.
• Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC control systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the on-site project leader to plan and execute control systems projects.
• Responsible for project financial results including costs and collections.
• Ensures communication with the customer during all phases of the project.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Technical Analysis

Education

Technical Associates Degree

Tools

HVAC Systems

Job description

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including, 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
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What Will You 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 and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

How Will You Do It

• Implements controls 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. Schedules monthly project cost in cost accounting system. Responsible for project cost hitting projects as scheduled.
• 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.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
  
  

Required

What we look for

• Minimum of a technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC industry.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred

• Strong personal computer skills.
• Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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