Controls Lead Systems Specialist

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We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people – you bring your talent, and we’ll give you the space and opportunities to grow and succeed.  We are committed to making a difference. 

What do we offer: 

• Competitive Starting Pay 
• Paid Training 
• Global Advancement Opportunities 
• Company Vehicle (as applicable) 
• Referral Bonuses 
• Comprehensive Benefits 
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Life Insurance 
• 401(k) savings plan with company match 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Wellness Program 

And More!  

What will you do:

You are the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers. Perform or delegate tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout.

• Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects including costs, project billings, and collections.
• Maintains an effective balance between
• customer satisfaction and project financial results.
• Actively pursues selling change orders.
• Coordinates communication with the customer during all phases of the project.
• Ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Ensures work performed is following provincial, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics.
• Adheres to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. 

How will you do it

• 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. 
• 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.
• Oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes.
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations.
• Ensure installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required.
• Validates complete system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
• Provides accurate project as built and commissioning documentation.
• Manages costs, billings, and collections. Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client.
• Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers and System Designers.
• Provides technical assistance to subcontractors. Ensure that delegated tasks are done accurately, on time, billed, within budget and within scope of the contract.
• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Sends warranty letter to JCI customer upon substantial completion of project and ensures proper execution of warranty.
• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensure owner/operator has been trained.
• Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors. Attends job progress meetings as required.
• Coordinates with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost efficient solutions that exceed customer expectations.
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employ Contract and subcontractor safety.

What we look for

 Required 

• 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. 

Preferred

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

Strong communication skills and customer service skills.

Johnson Controls’ Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls’ applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.