Controls Lead Systems Specialist

About the Role

As the on‑site project leader, you will plan, execute and close projects for assigned customers, handling hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning and warranty execution while ensuring safety and cost‑effectiveness. You will manage project finances—including costs, billing and collections—pursue change orders, direct subcontractors and technical staff, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and Johnson Controls standards. Communication with customers throughout all phases and providing detailed design and operational information are also essential. The position requires overseeing material procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and subcontractor payments via web‑based tools, validating system functionality, producing as‑built documentation, and coaching technicians. You will also develop long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors while maintaining rigorous safety practices. • 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, electricians, technicians and designers while meeting regulatory standards • Communicate with customers throughout all project phases to maintain satisfaction • Oversee material procurement, budgeting, scheduling and subcontractor payments via web‑based tools • Validate system functionality, resolve issues and produce as‑built and commissioning documentation • Coach and mentor technical staff and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time • Build and maintain long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hardware design
• ▸system programming
• ▸installation coordination
• ▸commissioning
• ▸project finance
• ▸client communication

What You Bring

Candidates must hold at least a technical associate’s degree with two‑plus years of field experience (LSS I) or four‑plus years (LSS II), possess relevant Access Control, Fire or Video system design experience, appropriate licensing and strong PC skills; a salary range of $68,000‑$93,000 is offered along with a performance‑based bonus and full benefits. Johnson Controls is an equal opportunity employer. • Minimum technical associate’s degree with 2 years (LSS I) or 4 years (LSS II) field experience; relevant Access Control, Fire or Video system design experience • Required licenses, certifications and strong computer skills; knowledge of project accounting preferred

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸field experience
• ▸system design
• ▸licenses
• ▸computer skills
• ▸project accounting

Benefits

The role comes with a competitive salary, 15 days of vacation in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision coverage from day one. Employees also receive extensive product and cross‑training opportunities, a collaborative team environment, a Zero Harm safety policy, and employee discount programs such as The Loop by Perk Spot. • Competitive salary with 15 days of vacation in the first year • Comprehensive benefits from day one (401(k), medical, dental, vision) • Extensive product training, cross‑training and career development resources • Collaborative team environment and Zero Harm safety policy • Employee discount program (The Loop by Perk Spot) • Salary range $68,000–$93,000 plus performance‑based bonus

Work Environment

Field