HVAC Controls Lead Systems Specialist

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! What we offer Competitive salary Paid vacation/holidays/sick time Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care On the job/cross training opportunities Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy How You Will Do It Serve as the primary on-site project leader, owning project execution from kickoff through closeout on HVAC and building automation scopes. Lead cost estimating, scheduling, and project management activities while maintaining strong financial performance and positive cash flow. Ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget, while meeting contract scope and billing milestones. Manage the procurement lifecycle—material selection, ordering, and delivery coordination—to support construction schedules and field productivity. Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers, contractors, and subcontractors through proactive communication and collaboration. Act as the main customer interface throughout the project lifecycle, gathering feedback and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Drive a customer-first mindset, consistently exceeding expectations in quality, responsiveness, and professionalism. Provide clear and accurate project updates to management, including forecasting revenue, costs, and gross margin during project execution. Identify and pursue additional business opportunities through change orders by developing cost estimates, preparing proposals, and negotiating final agreements. Negotiate, prepare, and manage subcontracts, fostering productive working relationships with trade partners. Coordinate customer training, closeout documentation, and system manuals to ensure smooth project turnover. Champion a strong safety culture, adhering to all Johnson Controls and customer safety standards for employees and subcontractors. What We Look For Required Qualifications Technical school education or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience 3+ years of project management experience, preferably within HVAC or building systems Working knowledge of basic accounting and cost principles Hands-on experience with HVAC mechanical and/or control systems Strong computer proficiency, especially within a Microsoft Office environment Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Proven organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment Strong customer focus with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset Self-motivated professional who takes ownership and accountability for project deliverables Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering-related field 4+ years of field experience in the HVAC industry PMP certification or formal training in project accounting and cost controls

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$100K-$150K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Johnson Controls:

Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.