Controls Lead Systems Specialist II

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What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time/flex holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – Available day one
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Responsibilities

Under general direction, the HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost-effective manner. Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.

• Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including: costs, project billings, and collections.
• Maintains both customer satisfaction and profitable and accurate project financial results.
• Actively pursues selling change orders.
• Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project.
• Ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Ensures work performed is in compliance with the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and applicable Local, State, and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest ethics.
• Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
• Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
• Actively pursues additional work through change orders.
• Evaluates the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes.
• Communicates both technical and business-related issues with the clients.
• Manages the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned via our web-based tool process.
• Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms, and conditions. May request several bids in the pricing process.
• Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations.
• Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls standards and project requirements.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required.
• Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
• Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Manages costs, billings, and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client.
• Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow through best business practices and continuous improvement metrics.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, and System Designers.
• Provides technical assistance to subcontractors.
• Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within the scope of the contract.
• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of the project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained and provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost-efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Follows all safety standards and has the highest regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Requirements

• Technical Associate Degree with two years of field experience or equivalent related field experience.
• Must have applicable Building Automation Systems design and commissioning experience.
• Must have appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting preferred.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $76,000 - $105,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data).

This role offers a competitive bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.

This position includes a competitive benefits package.