hackajob · 11 hours ago
Controls Lead Systems Specialist I at Johnson Controls
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$73K/yr - $91K/yr
2+ years expJohnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. The Controls Lead Systems Specialist I will act as the on-site project leader to plan and implement control systems projects, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and safety standards while managing project costs and communications with customers.
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Responsibilities
Acts as the on-site project leader to plan, implement, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers
Performs or delegates tasks as required implemented 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
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 in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics
Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards
Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as the need arises
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
Oversees' subcontractor payment and billing processes
Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations
Ensures 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 resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure accurate 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
Ensures 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
Ensures owner/operator has been trained
Provides accurate 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
Adheres to safety standards
High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety
Qualification
Required
For LSS I: Minimum of a technical associate's degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience
Must have applicable Access Control, Fire, Video, and/or systems design and commissioning experience
Must have appropriate licensing, certifications, and relevant hands-on experience
Must demonstrate the ability to perform work independently
Preferred
Strong personal computer skills
Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems
Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year
Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one
Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities
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Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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2023-05-03Series B· $25M
2018-10-25Series A· $6.7M
2017-03-31Seed· $0.58M
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CEO
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VP - Marketplace
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