HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist I

About the Role

The HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist acts as the on‑site project leader, planning, executing, and completing projects safely and cost‑effectively while managing hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and project closeout. This role is accountable for project financial results—costs, billing, and collections—maintains customer satisfaction, pursues change orders, communicates with clients throughout all phases, ensures warranty execution, and directs subcontractors, installers, technicians, and designers in compliance with legal and safety standards. Responsibilities include completing hardware design and software programming, providing detailed design communication, evaluating contractual scope changes, managing material selection, ordering, budgeting, and vendor pricing, overseeing subcontractor payments, and coordinating panel and device locations to meet Johnson Controls standards. The specialist loads, verifies, and commissions system controllers, validates full system functionality, resolves issues, produces accurate as‑built and commissioning documentation, and ensures timely project billing and profitability through best business practices. Coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance are provided to system technicians, electrical installers, and designers, while delegated tasks are tracked for accuracy, timeliness, budget, and scope; project status and monthly revenue forecasts are communicated to management. The role also prepares warranty letters, develops project plans, conducts owner/operator training, supplies operation manuals, cultivates long‑term relationships with contractors and clients, attends progress meetings, and collaborates with Project Engineers to deliver cost‑efficient solutions. Johnson Controls enhances building intelligence, delivering smarter, safer, more comfortable, efficient, and sustainable environments that help customers focus on their core missions while benefiting people, the bottom line, and the planet. • Lead on‑site HVAC control projects from design through commissioning and closeout. • Manage project finances including costs, billing, collections, and pursue change orders. • Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure compliance with codes and safety standards. • Perform hardware design, system programming, material procurement, and vendor negotiations. • Oversee subcontractor payments, installation quality, and system verification. • Produce as‑built and commissioning documentation and ensure timely project billing. • Coach and mentor technicians, installers, and designers, providing technical support. • Communicate project status, revenue forecasts, and warranty completion to management. • Deliver owner/operator training and supply operation manuals. • Build and maintain long‑term relationships with contractors, consultants, and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hardware design
• ▸system programming
• ▸commissioning
• ▸as‑built docs
• ▸project billing
• ▸client coordination

What You Bring

Candidates need an Associate’s degree or equivalent experience, at least two years of field experience with building automation systems design and commissioning, relevant licenses or certifications, strong independent work ability, solid PC skills, and preferably knowledge of project accounting and costing. • Required: Associate’s degree (or equivalent) + 2+ years BAS design/commissioning experience, relevant licenses/certifications, strong PC skills; preferred knowledge of project accounting.

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸bas design
• ▸licenses
• ▸pc skills
• ▸project accounting
• ▸independent

Benefits

The company provides a competitive salary and bonus, paid vacation/holidays/flex time, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Employees benefit from extensive product training, cross‑training, collaborative teams, and a Zero Harm safety policy. Salary range is $70‑91k plus a performance‑based bonus and a competitive benefits package. Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. • Offer competitive salary $70‑91k, performance bonus, comprehensive benefits (401k, medical, dental, vision), paid time off, extensive training, and a Zero Harm safety culture.

Work Environment

Onsite