Equipment Systems Applications Leader — Pre-Sales & Projects

Johnson Controls; Roswell (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision, 401K

On-the-job training

Collaborative environment

Safety focus

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a capable System Application Engineering leader to guide a team of System Application Engineers within our construction sales framework. The role emphasizes profitable, on-time project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and strong customer handoffs across pre-sales to service.

The position requires a engineering degree and 5+ years managing complex projects in building construction, with proven leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum five years of progressively more responsible operations management experience in the Building Construction Industry.
• Minimum of five years of direct project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team successfully.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a large and diverse number of projects with professionalism, cooperation, and persistence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach System Application Engineers supporting the construction sales team.
• Function as a System Application Engineer for select representatives, customers, and projects based on branch needs.
• Support highly complex or strategic projects assigned by branch management.
• Ensure projects are executed within scope, on schedule, accurately, and with a focus on profitability and customer expectations.
• Reduce equipment slippage by following up, identifying root causes, and helping prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and daily guidance on project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process.
• Support pre-sales activities including system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection, bidding, application, and pricing.
• Review and support submittals, estimates, proposals, selections, engineering drawings, and specifications to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Act as the first level of escalation for equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment, and customer satisfaction issues.
• Build strong working relationships with Account Executives, contractors, customers, consultants, vendors, service teams, and LSSs/PMs.
• Support proper turnover to the service team and coordination on joint projects, including startup and warranty processes.
• Communicate process issues, warranty trends, and systemic delivery issues to corporate leadership and participate in feedback sessions.
• Balance internal Johnson Controls processes with customer satisfaction and project financial performance.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio)

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a capable System Application Engineering leader to guide a team of System Application Engineers within our construction sales framework. The role emphasizes profitable, on-time project execution, cross-functional collaboration, and strong customer handoffs across pre-sales to service.

The position requires a engineering degree and 5+ years managing complex projects in building construction, with proven leadership and communication skills.