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Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

HVAC Controls Systems Team Lead

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeAllentown, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A technical associate’s degree is required.
  • One to three years of related field experience in the HVAC/Controls industry or a similar Building Automation Systems area with System Design or System Engineering is required.
  • Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems is required.
  • Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience and perform work independently is required.
  • Strong personal computer skills are required.
  • Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers.
  • Perform or delegate tasks to execute assigned projects, including hardware design, system programming, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
  • Manage the overall financial results of assigned projects, including costs, project billings, and collections, while balancing customer satisfaction with project financial results.
  • Pursue selling change orders and additional work through change orders.
  • Coordinate communication with customers during all project phases and communicate technical and business-related issues with clients.
  • Ensure proper execution of warranty and send the customer a warranty letter upon substantial project completion.
  • Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
  • Ensure work complies with provincial, local, and Federal legal requirements and safety standards, including ensuring Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to safety standards.
  • Complete typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards, and provide detailed information about design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
  • Evaluate the contractual scope of work and the impact of client-issued bulletins, field directives, and scheduling changes.
  • Manage the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials for assigned projects.
  • Secure pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers and mechanical and electrical subcontractors, including scope, terms, and conditions; request multiple bids when appropriate.
  • Oversee subcontractor payment and billing processes.
  • Coordinate jobsite panel and field-device physical locations and ensure installation follows Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
  • Manage and complete system-controller loading, device verification, and commissioning as required; validate system functionality and resolve issues with subcontractors and others.
  • Provide accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
  • Complete project billings accurately and promptly; maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow.
  • Coach, mentor, and provide technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, and System Designers; provide technical assistance to subcontractors and ensure delegated tasks are accurate, timely, billed, within budget, and within contract scope.
  • Communicate project status to management and provide monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
  • Develop project plans and coordinate resources for timely, cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
  • Conduct or assist with site-specific training for owner/operators and ensure they are trained; provide system operation documentation and manuals.
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors, and attend job progress meetings as required.
  • Coordinate with Project Engineers on bundled jobs to deliver cost-efficient solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting is preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to direct the work of others are preferred.
  • Strong communication skills and customer service skills are preferred.

About the Company

Johnson Controls

Provides smart building technology and services

Johnson Controls transforms environments where people live, work, learn, and play by providing smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. It offers comprehensive digital solutions through its OpenBlue platform, serving healthcare, education, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing, and government sectors with a portfolio of building technology, software, and services focused on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. The company operates in more than 150 countries with about 100,000 experts and aims to reimagine building performance to benefit people, places, and the planet.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cork, Ireland
Founded
1885

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