Controls Systems Technician Team Ldr 3

Johnson Controls • Hoover, AL

5d • $92,000 - $139,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Systems Team Leader leads a Branch Systems operation team of Systems Technicians and Systems Designers. The role assigns projects to Lead Systems Specialists and allocates appropriate technician and designer resources. For projects with high contract complexity, the team leader may provide job-chargeable site coordination support to the Lead Systems Specialist. The role ensures work complies with applicable state, local, and federal legal requirements and that employees and subcontractors adhere to safety standards and the company’s Zero Harm policy.

The team leader hires, retains, supervises, coaches, trains, and mentors direct reports; sets performance expectations; conducts reviews; and supports career development. The role coordinates resources and delegated work to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget and contract scope, and billed appropriately. Responsibilities also include supporting complex project coordination, contract and scope reviews, change-order opportunities, project billing development, and pre-bid and pre-book reviews with sales staff. The position develops and maintains relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors in the community.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of proven HVAC experience.
• Extensive knowledge of air-conditioning principles and specific knowledge of commercial product lines.
• A technical associate degree and six years of field experience, or eight years of equivalent related field and site-coordination experience in the HVAC industry.
• Relevant hands-on technical experience, including systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.
• Solid coaching and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Good computer skills.
• Leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Branch Systems operation team consisting of Systems Technicians and Systems Designers.
• Assign projects to Lead Systems Specialists and allocate appropriate Systems Technician and Systems Designer resources.
• Provide site coordination support on high-contract-complexity projects as needed.
• Hire, retain, performance-manage, and plan career development for direct reports.
• Set clear performance expectations, deliver performance reviews, and create development plans.
• Train and mentor Systems Technicians and Systems Designers.
• Facilitate Systems Operations Technical Training (SO TechT).
• Ensure delegated work is completed accurately and on time, billed appropriately, and kept within budget and contract scope.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and maintain a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Coordinate and allocate resources among Lead Systems Specialists to support efficient, timely project installation and completion.
• Recruit Systems Designers and Systems Technicians with skills and proficiencies that meet Branch needs.
• Review and interpret contract terms and conditions; assist Lead Systems Specialists with site coordination on complex projects, including site meetings, subcontractor coordination, project administration, and conflict resolution.
• Assist Lead Systems Specialists in evaluating contractual scope and the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Help the Systems Operations Team identify and pursue additional work through change orders.
• Assist Lead Systems Specialists in developing a Schedule of Values for complex projects requiring detailed billing.
• Conduct pre-bid and pre-book project reviews with sales staff.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors in the community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 15 vacation days in the first year.
• Benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available day one.
• Extensive product, on-the-job, and cross-training opportunities with outstanding resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
• Johnson Controls employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree