HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist - Project Manager

Johnson Controls • Atlanta, GA

2d • $68,000 - $93,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist acts as the on-site project leader for planning, executing, and completing customer projects safely and cost-effectively. The role may perform or delegate work across hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout. It is accountable for the financial results of assigned projects, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow, while maintaining customer satisfaction and pursuing change orders. The specialist coordinates customer communications throughout the project, ensures warranty execution, and directs subcontractors, installers, technicians, designers, and administrative staff as needed.

The position manages procurement, vendors, subcontractors, job-site installation coordination, controller loading and commissioning, system functionality, and project documentation. It develops project plans, forecasts, and resource coordination, and communicates project status to management and customers. The specialist also mentors technical staff, trains system owners and operators, attends progress meetings, coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, legal requirements, company standards, and safety practices.

The role is part of Johnson Controls’ field organization, which serves customers through local offices and regional support. The position is onsite, as indicated by the posting’s #LI-Onsite tag. Johnson Controls may use technology-assisted tools, including AI, to help identify and evaluate candidates; hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Requirements

• For LSS I: a technical associate’s degree and two years of field experience, or four years of equivalent related field experience.
• For LSS II: the LSS I qualifications, with a technical associate’s degree and four years of field experience, or six years of equivalent related field experience in the industry.
• Applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience.
• Appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience.
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Strong personal computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete assigned customer projects safely and cost-effectively.
• Perform or delegate hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout tasks.
• Manage project financial results, including costs, billings, collections, profitability, and cash flow.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and pursue additional work through change orders.
• Coordinate customer communications throughout all project phases and communicate technical and business issues.
• Ensure proper warranty execution and send warranty letters after substantial completion.
• Direct subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administrative staff as necessary.
• Ensure installation hardware design and software programming follow established standards, and communicate system design and operation to customers, staff, and subcontractors.
• Evaluate contractual scope and the impact of client bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
• Manage material selection, ordering, budgets, and delivery schedules using the company’s web-based tool process.
• Obtain pricing and availability from vendors, suppliers, and mechanical and electrical subcontractors; oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Coordinate panel and field-device locations at job sites and verify installations meet company standards and project requirements.
• Manage controller loading, device verification, commissioning, system functionality, issue resolution, and accurate as-built and commissioning documentation.
• Complete accurate and timely client billings, maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow, and use continuous-improvement metrics.
• Coach, mentor, and provide technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure delegated work is accurate, timely, billed, within budget, and within contract scope.
• Report project status to management and provide monthly revenue, cost, and gross-margin forecasts.
• Develop project plans and coordinate resources for timely and cost-effective project installation and completion.
• Train system owners and operators, ensure training is completed, and provide operating documentation and manuals.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Follow applicable safety standards and maintain a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Ensure work complies with the Authority Having Jurisdiction and applicable local, state, and federal requirements, and uphold ethical standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time; 15 vacation days in the first year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care, available on 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.
• JCI employee discount programs through The Loop by Perk Spot.

What This Job Offers

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