HVAC Controls Systems Team Lead — Project Delivery

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Controls Systems Team Leader to manage a branch systems operation team of technicians and designers, assign projects, and coordinate resources to ensure safe, ethical, on-time delivery within scope.

You will lead day-to-day operations, coordinate with lead systems specialists and subcontractors, and review contract impacts to drive successful project outcomes in the HVAC controls space. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and customer-focused results.

Qualifications

• Technical associate’s degree with six years of field experience or eight years of equivalent related field and site coordination experience in HVAC.
• Hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls.
• Ability to communicate technical material clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.
• Ability to review and interpret contract terms and conditions and support site coordination on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of system technicians and system designers in day-to-day branch operations.
• Assign projects to lead systems specialists and coordinate the resources needed to complete them efficiently.
• Provide site coordination support on higher-complexity projects, including subcontractor coordination, project administration, and conflict resolution.
• Review contract terms and conditions and help assess scope impacts from client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Support change order activity and assist in identifying opportunities for additional work.
• Assist with schedule of values development on projects that require detailed billing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors in the community.
• Ensure work performed by Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors meets legal requirements and the highest ethical standards.
• Prepare and deliver clear performance expectations, reviews, and development plans for direct reports.
• Hire, retain, coach, and develop team members while supporting branch training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Control theory

HVAC experience

Project coordination

Education

Technical associate’s degree or related field

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Controls Systems Team Leader to manage a branch systems operation team of technicians and designers, assign projects, and coordinate resources to ensure safe, ethical, on-time delivery within scope.

You will lead day-to-day operations, coordinate with lead systems specialists and subcontractors, and review contract impacts to drive successful project outcomes in the HVAC controls space. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and customer-focused results.