HVAC Controls Systems Team Lead

Johnson Controls; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Three weeks paid vacation

Benefits package including 401K and on

On-the-job and cross training

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an on-site HVAC Controls Systems Technician to lead and manage control system projects from planning through execution. You will collaborate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful installations and commissioning.

You will apply hands-on experience with HVAC controls, system design, and commissioning, while maintaining strong safety practices and clear communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Technical associate’s degree or equivalent technical training required.
• 1–3 years of field experience in HVAC/Controls or Building Automation Systems.
• Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls.
• Ability to communicate technical material to non-technical audiences; work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site control systems projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project finances including costs, billings, and collections.
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and Johnson Controls staff across project phases.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and warranty processes.
• Provide guidance to technicians and other staff; deliver accurate as-built documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

HVAC controls knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Technical associate’s degree

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places, and the planet.Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future!

Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year /holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Providing Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

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What will you do:

You are 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 following provincial, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
• Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

How will you 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.
• Oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations.
• Ensure 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 resolve 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. Ensure 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. Ensure 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’s degree required
• 1 - 3 years of related field experience in the HVAC/Controls industry or similar Building Automation Systems with System Design or System Engineering.
• 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: (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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