Controls Systems Team Leader

About the Role

In this role, the manager oversees a Branch Systems operation team of Systems Technicians and Designers, assigning projects, allocating resources, and providing site coordination for complex contracts while ensuring compliance with all legal and ethical standards. Key leadership duties include hiring, retaining, and developing direct reports, conducting performance reviews, delivering training and mentorship, and ensuring projects are executed accurately, on schedule, within budget, and properly billed. The manager also reviews contracts, supports change‑order initiatives, develops detailed billing schedules, and cultivates long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, and consultants. • Manage Branch Systems operation team, assign projects, allocate resources • Provide site coordination support on high‑complexity contracts • Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and uphold ethical standards • Hire, retain, and develop direct reports; conduct performance reviews and create development plans • Train and mentor Systems Technicians and Designers; facilitate SO‑TECHT training • Oversee project execution to ensure accuracy, timeliness, budget adherence, and proper billing • Allocate resources among Lead Systems Specialists for cost‑effective installations • Recruit skilled Systems Designers and Technicians to meet branch needs • Review contract terms, assist with scope evaluation, change orders, and Schedule of Values development • Build and maintain long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors

Key Responsibilities

• ▸resource allocation
• ▸site coordination
• ▸project execution
• ▸contract review
• ▸compliance management
• ▸team leadership

What You Bring

The position requires solid knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems, hands‑on experience with digital HVAC controls design and commissioning, and the ability to convey technical information to non‑technical audiences. Candidates need a technical degree or equivalent experience, at least six years of HVAC design and controls work, six years of leadership experience, and an understanding of project accounting and contracting; PMP certification is preferred. • Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems; hands‑on design and commissioning experience • Ability to communicate technical material to non‑technical audiences • Technical degree or equivalent work experience; PMP certification preferred • Minimum six years of HVAC systems design and controls experience • Minimum six years of management/leadership experience • Understanding of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting • Strong coaching, interpersonal, and communication skills

Requirements

• ▸hvac
• ▸controls
• ▸pmp
• ▸leadership
• ▸project accounting
• ▸technical degree

Benefits

Employees benefit from a culture that values empowerment, open communication, and the physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing of staff. A collaborative environment and a strong safety focus underpin the everyday experience. Compensation is competitive, with a salary range tied to experience, education, and location, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package. Johnson Controls is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, offering accommodations throughout the hiring process. • Competitive base salary and comprehensive bonus program • Three weeks paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and three PTO days per year • Comprehensive benefits package (401K, medical, dental, vision) available day one • Extensive product training and on‑the‑job/cross‑training opportunities • Collaborative team environment with a Zero Harm safety policy • Scheduling and management support provided • Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

Work Environment

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