Controls Lead HVAC Systems Specialist

Johnson Controls
East Peoria, IL

About Us:

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.


For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward

What we offer

  • Competitive salary

  • 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

  • With outstanding resources Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

  • Company vehicle​

What will you do:

Under general direction, 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. 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 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.

How will you do it:

  • 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.

What we look for:

Required

  • Technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC industry.

  • 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.

Preferred

  • Strong personal computer skills.

  • Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.

  • Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $76,000-115,000k (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance . This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate
candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at

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Posted 2026-07-27

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