Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
16 hours ago
$62,000 - $93,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United States
Field
Company Size
94,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
project lead
financial management
hardware design
system programming
installation coordination
client reporting
In the role, you act as the on‑site project leader, overseeing hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout for assigned customers. You are responsible for the financial results of each project, including costs, billings, collections, and profitability, while maintaining high customer satisfaction and pursuing change orders to increase revenue.
You will ensure designs and installations follow Johnson Controls standards and all applicable local, state and federal regulations, and you will manage material procurement, subcontractor selection, scheduling, and payment through the company’s web‑based tools. The position also requires you to provide technical direction, mentorship, and documentation to technicians, installers, and designers, and to communicate project status, forecasts, and warranty information to clients and management.
- Lead on‑site projects from design through commissioning and closeout.
- Manage project finances: costs, billing, collections, and profitability.
- Coordinate hardware design, system programming, installations and subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with AHJ regulations, company standards, and safety policies.
- Pursue change orders to increase project revenue.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching and documentation to staff and subcontractors.
- Communicate project status, forecasts and warranty execution to clients and management.
Requirements
technical associate
field experience
access‑control
project accounting
licensing
computer skills
The ideal candidate for LSS I holds a technical associate degree with two years of field experience (or four years equivalent) and has hands‑on expertise with access‑control, fire, video or related systems, along with required licenses and strong computer skills. LSS II candidates meet the same criteria with a minimum of four years field experience (or six years equivalent) and preferred knowledge of project accounting and costing principles.
- LSS I requirement: technical associate degree + 2 years field experience (or 4 years equivalent) with access‑control/fire/video system experience.
- LSS II requirement: technical associate degree + 4 years field experience (or 6 years equivalent) and preferred knowledge of project accounting.
Benefits
Johnson Controls provides a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary ranging from $62,000 to $93,000, a performance‑based bonus, and 15 days of paid vacation in the first year. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits suite—401(k), medical, dental, vision and more—from day one, as well as employee discount programs, extensive product and cross‑training resources, and a collaborative team environment that emphasizes safety through the Zero Harm policy.
- Competitive base salary $62k‑$93k plus performance‑based bonus.
- 15 days paid vacation (first year) with holidays and sick time.
- Comprehensive benefits from day one: 401(k), medical, dental, vision.
- Employee discount program (The Loop by Perk Spot).
- Extensive product, on‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities.
- Collaborative team environment with Zero Harm safety focus.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1885
Year Founded
Pioneered the electric thermostat and launched the building controls industry.
2016
Year of Merger
Merged with Tyco International, expanding into fire protection and security.
$26.8B
Annual Revenue
Generates revenue across four global business segments.
Record Backlog
Project Demand
Maintains a strong backlog of digital and infrastructure projects.
- Pioneered the electric thermostat, launching the building controls industry.
- Evolved into a global leader in smart building systems through over a century of innovation.
- Typical projects range from HVAC installations to integrated smart systems in hospitals, airports, stadiums, and data centers using their OpenBlue digital platform.
- Expertise covers HVAC, fire detection and suppression, security systems, energy management, and facility services.
- Earned LEED Platinum certification for its North American headquarters and supplied smart systems to landmarks like Burj Khalifa and Taipei 101.
Culture + Values
- N/A – Johnson Controls does not publish an official list of culture or values under standardized headings on its public website or LinkedIn.
Environment + Sustainability
43.8% reduction
Emissions reduction
Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 43.8% since 2017 toward a 55% target by 2030.
56% reduction
GHG intensity
Achieved a 56% reduction in GHG intensity since 2017.
56% renewables
Global electricity
56% of global electricity was matched by renewables in 2024.
25% sites landfill-free
Manufacturing sites
23 manufacturing sites (25%) achieved zero-landfill in 2024.
Inclusion & Diversity
Double women leaders by 2026
Global Leadership Diversity Target
Aim to double women leaders globally and minority leaders in the U.S. within five years, initiative launched in 2021.
>100k global workforce
Community Volunteering Impact
Engaged global workforce of over 100,000 across 150+ countries, contributing over 61,000 volunteer hours in 2023.
- Includes diversity targets in senior leaders’ performance metrics tied to compensation.
- Partnerships with HBCUs to develop next-gen sustainable building leaders through scholarships and education initiatives.
- Increased spend with women- and minority-owned businesses as part of supplier sustainability and inclusion goals.