Controls Systems Technician Team Lead

Johnson Controls • Milwaukee, WI

4d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Remote

About The Position

This is a REMOTE position for an HVAC Controls Systems Data Center Team Lead with Johnson Controls. The role involves working with the latest building automation technologies, prioritizing safety, and offering comprehensive training. Johnson Controls invests in employee success and provides a collaborative team environment with a strong focus on safety through their Zero Harm policy. The position offers scheduling and management support, along with employee discount programs.

Requirements

• Technical associate’s degree required.
• 1 - 3 years of related field experience in the HVAC/Controls industry or similar Building Automation Systems with System Design or System Engineering.
• Must have relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
• Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to direct the work of others.
• Strong communication skills and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers.
• Perform or delegate tasks required to execute and fully complete assigned projects, including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Be responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects, including costs, project billings, and collections.
• Maintain an effective balance between customer satisfaction and project financial results.
• Actively pursue selling change orders.
• Coordinate communication with the customer during all phases of the project.
• Ensure proper execution of warranty.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Ensure work performed adheres to provincial, local, and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
• Adhere to and ensure Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
• Complete typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards.
• Provide detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and/or scheduling changes.
• Communicate both technical and business-related issues with clients.
• Manage the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for assigned projects.
• Secure pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, including scope, terms, and conditions.
• Oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Provide jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations.
• Ensure installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Manage and complete the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers.
• Validate complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
• Provide accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Manage costs, billings, and collections, completing project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client.
• Maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, and System Designers.
• Provide technical assistance to subcontractors, ensuring delegated tasks are done accurately, on time, billed within budget, and within scope of the contract.
• Effectively communicate the status of projects to management and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Send warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensure proper execution of warranty.
• Develop project plans and coordinate required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Perform site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system, in full or with assistance, and ensure owner/operator has been trained.
• Provide proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attend job progress meetings as required.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost-efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Adhere to safety standards, with a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and a comprehensive bonus program.
• Three weeks paid vacation in a calendar year/holidays/sick time/three PTO days in a calendar year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• Providing Scheduling and management support.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).

What This Job Offers

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