HVAC Controls Project Lead | Onsite Systems & Commissioning

Johnson Controls; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Bonus plan

Training opportunities

Safety program

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Salt Lake City is seeking an HVAC Controls Lead Project Systems Specialist to lead on-site control systems projects from design through commissioning and closeout.

You will manage project scope, schedule, cost, and safety while coordinating with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to deliver reliable, energy-efficient building systems.

The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on safety and high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• Technical associate degree with two years of field experience, or four years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC industry.
• HVAC experience with mechanical systems and DDC.
• Experience with design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to perform work independently and manage on-site project activity with limited supervision.
• Strong understanding of control theory and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead control systems projects on site and ensure work is completed to scope, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.
• Oversee hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Manage project costs, billings, collections, profitability goals, and cash flow.
• Actively pursue change orders and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Coordinate communication with the customer throughout all phases of the project.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative support as needed.
• Manage material selection, ordering, vendor pricing, delivery schedules, and subcontractor billing.
• Coordinate panel and field device locations and ensure installation aligns with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Complete loading, device verification, commissioning, as‑built documentation, and final system validation.
• Provide coaching and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, and subcontractors.
• Deliver site‑specific training to owners and operators and provide manuals and documentation for system operation.
• Support warranty execution and send warranty communication upon substantial completion.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors while attending job progress meetings as required.

Skills

HVAC experience

Communication of technical material

Independent work

Control theory

Project accounting knowledge

Education

Technical associate degree with 2 years field experience or 4 years related experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Johnson Controls in Salt Lake City is seeking an HVAC Controls Lead Project Systems Specialist to lead on-site control systems projects from design through commissioning and closeout.

You will manage project scope, schedule, cost, and safety while coordinating with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to deliver reliable, energy-efficient building systems.

The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on safety and high-quality execution.