Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Controls Lead Systems Specialist
Lead on-site control projects from design to commissioning, managing budgets and client satisfaction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role serves as an on‑site project leader responsible for planning, executing, and completing projects for assigned customers, handling hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and project closeout while maintaining financial results and customer satisfaction. • Lead on‑site projects from planning through closeout, ensuring safety and cost‑effectiveness • Design hardware, program systems, coordinate installations, and commission networks • Manage project financials: costs, billing, collections, and pursue change orders • Direct subcontractors, installers, and technicians while ensuring code compliance • Communicate with customers throughout all phases and handle warranty execution • Oversee material procurement, vendor pricing, and subcontractor payments • Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to field staff • Deliver project documentation, as‑built and commissioning records, and train owners/operators
Key Responsibilities
- ▸hardware design
- ▸system programming
- ▸installation coordination
- ▸commissioning
- ▸procurement
- ▸project documentation
What You Bring
Success requires adhering to design standards, communicating technical and business issues, managing material procurement and subcontractor relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, coaching staff, delivering accurate documentation, and training owners/operators. Candidates must hold at least a technical associate degree with two to six years of relevant field experience (depending on level), possess hands‑on experience with access control, fire, video or similar systems, hold appropriate licenses and certifications, demonstrate strong computer skills, and preferably understand project accounting. • Technical associate degree (or equivalent) with 2‑4 years (LSS I) or 4‑6 years (LSS II) field experience • Experience in Access Control, Fire, Video, or related system design and commissioning • Required licenses, certifications, strong PC skills; knowledge of project accounting preferred
Requirements
- ▸associate degree
- ▸2-6 years
- ▸access control
- ▸fire
- ▸video
- ▸licenses
Benefits
The company fosters an empowering culture that supports physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, offering professional growth through meaningful projects and continuous learning opportunities. Employees receive a competitive salary, 15 days of vacation in the first year, comprehensive benefits—including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one—extensive training resources, a collaborative environment, a Zero Harm safety policy, and employee discount programs. Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a competitive bonus plan and benefits as part of its legacy of delivering smarter building solutions since 1885. • Competitive salary with $70‑85k range and performance‑based bonus • 15 days paid vacation in the first year, plus holidays and sick time • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision from day one • Extensive product training, cross‑training, and resources • Collaborative team environment with a Zero Harm safety policy • Employee discount program (The Loop by Perk Spot)
Work Environment
Field