Security & Fire Lead Systems Specialist

Description

• 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 scope of the contract.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations. Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.
• 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.
• Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors including scope, terms and conditions. May request several bids in pricing process. Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all systems and 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.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand complex building architectural, mechanical and electrical documents, as well as project plans, specifications, schedules and equipment installation/operation/troubleshooting manual.
• NICET, and DCJS certification required.
• 2-5 years’ experience with installation and service of fire alarm, access control, CCTV, intrusion and intercom systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service
• Demonstrate working knowledge of electricity and electronics In addition, demonstrate an aptitude for troubleshooting systems and performing necessary repairs
• Security experience/certification with P2000, Lenel or C-Cure 9000 required.
• Be able to carry and move equipment/tools weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to use hand and power tools and test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, digital analyzers, battery analyzers, frequency meters, decibel meters and communication devices as required
• Minimum high school/trade school graduate, military, or two year Associate degree in a technical field involving electronics or computers
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Windows 2000, XP, Windows 7) and Microsoft's suite of Office software
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred.
• Working knowledge of IT network systems
• Ability to effectively work independently
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance