Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls

Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.

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Controls Lead Systems Specialist

Lead on-site control system projects, handling design, installation, commissioning, and financials.

United States
60k - 105k USD
Full Time
Intermediate (4-7 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Field

About the Role

The role serves as the on‑site project leader, overseeing design, installation, commissioning and close‑out of assigned projects while ensuring safety, compliance and profitability. It operates within a market‑region structure that supplies controls, mechanical, security, fire and HVAC support to customers across the SSNA portfolio. • Lead on‑site projects from planning through final close‑out • Manage hardware design, system programming, installation coordination and commissioning • Maintain project financials: control costs, generate billings and collect payments • Pursue additional work through change orders and warranty execution • Direct subcontractors, electricians, technicians and designers while ensuring regulatory compliance • Coordinate material procurement, vendor pricing and subcontractor payments • Perform system loading, verification, commissioning and produce as‑built documentation • Coach and mentor technicians and designers, providing technical assistance as needed • Communicate project status, revenue forecasts and gross margin to management • Deliver owner/operator training, documentation and warranty letters

Key Responsibilities

  • project leadership
  • hardware design
  • system programming
  • installation coordination
  • commissioning
  • owner training

What You Bring

• Technical associate’s degree with 4 years field experience (or 6 years equivalent) • Hands‑on experience with Access Control, Fire, Video or related system design and commissioning • Required licensing, certifications and ability to work independently • Strong computer skills; knowledge of project accounting and costing principles preferred

Requirements

  • associate degree
  • access control
  • licensing
  • certifications
  • computer skills
  • project accounting

Benefits

• Competitive salary with 15 days of vacation in the first year • Comprehensive benefits package (401K, medical, dental, vision) effective day one • Extensive product training and cross‑training opportunities • Collaborative team environment focused on safety (Zero Harm policy) • Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)

Work Environment

Field

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