HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist

About the Role

The role serves as the on‑site project leader responsible for planning, executing, and completing control‑systems projects for assigned customers. Under general direction, the leader oversees hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, network commissioning, and project closeout while balancing customer satisfaction with financial results. Key duties include managing project budgets, billings, and collections, pursuing change orders, and ensuring compliance with provincial, local, and federal regulations. The leader coordinates communication throughout all project phases, enforces safety standards, and provides direction to subcontractors, installers, technicians, designers, and administrative staff. The position handles material procurement, vendor pricing, and subcontractor payment processes, as well as site‑specific coordination of panels and devices. Responsibilities also cover loading, verification, and commissioning of system controllers, validation of system functionality, and production of accurate as‑built and commissioning documentation. The role requires delivering training to owners/operators, supplying operation manuals, and maintaining long‑term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Time is split roughly 50% between office tasks and on‑site activities, with collaboration alongside Project Engineers to deliver cost‑effective solutions. • Lead on‑site control‑systems projects from planning through closeout. • Design hardware and program software using established standards. • Manage project finances: costs, billing, collections, and profitability. • Coordinate communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams. • Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and Johnson Controls standards. • Procure materials, secure vendor pricing, and oversee subcontractor payments. • Conduct system commissioning, verify functionality, and produce as‑built documentation. • Provide owner/operator training and deliver operation manuals. • Mentor and coach technicians, installers, and designers; offer technical assistance. • Maintain long‑term relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hardware design
• ▸software programming
• ▸project budgeting
• ▸client coordination
• ▸system commissioning
• ▸training delivery

What You Bring

Candidates must have a technical associate degree and at least six years of HVAC/Controls experience, including hands‑on system design and commissioning. Required skills include strong computer proficiency, knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems, and the ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical audiences. Preferred qualifications are knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and demonstrated leadership and customer‑service abilities. • Required: Technical associate degree, 6+ years HVAC/Controls experience, hands‑on design and commissioning expertise. • Preferred: Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and strong leadership skills.

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸hvac controls
• ▸commissioning
• ▸control theory
• ▸project accounting
• ▸leadership

Benefits

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, dedicated to reimagining building performance for people, places, and the planet. The company fosters a culture that values employee voices, ideas, and wellbeing—physical, financial, and emotional. With a worldwide presence across many industries, Johnson Controls offers support and empowerment through meaningful work and learning opportunities. Employees enjoy competitive pay, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and a comprehensive benefits package—including pension, medical, dental, and vision care available from day one. Additional perks include extensive product and cross‑training resources, a collaborative team environment, a Zero Harm safety policy, employee discount programs, and provision of company vehicles, tools, and equipment. The hourly compensation ranges from $34.35 to $46.60, determined by education, experience, and market factors, with a competitive benefits package. Johnson Controls uses AI tools to aid the hiring process but final decisions are made by human reviewers. The company provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. • Offer competitive hourly pay ($34.35‑$46.60), comprehensive benefits from day one, company vehicle, tools, and extensive training opportunities.

Work Environment

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