Lead Systems Specialist/Project Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc.; New York, Cheyenne (NY, WY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a project leader in HVAC control systems. This role offers the chance to manage exciting projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and financial success. You'll work in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and efficiency in building performance. With a commitment to safety and employee wellbeing, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive culture. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

401K plan

On-the-job training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Safety-focused workplace

Qualifications

• Technical Associates Degree with 2 years of HVAC field experience.
• Hands-on experience in digital HVAC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute HVAC control systems projects with customers.
• Manage project costs, billings, and collections effectively.
• Provide training and support to technicians and subcontractors.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Technical communication

Project management

Control theory

Computer skills

Education

Technical Associates Degree

Equivalent field experience

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 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 salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, 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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**This position will be based in Casper, WY.

What you will 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 you will 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. 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.

• 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.

What we look for

Required:

• 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.

• Strong personal computer skills.

• Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems

Preferred:

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred.