We are seeking a Lead HVAC Controls Specialist to join our federal team based at one of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Pentagon (military friendly, but experience is not required). We’ve supported the Pentagon for nearly 20 years with their energy efficiency and sustainability needs, primarily with the HVAC controls and building automation systems (BAS).

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Shift: Day shift, primarily 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment.
Vacation: 3 weeks of paid vacation, 5 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)

Pay: $90,000- $115,000 base salary. Negotiable based on experience. 
Bonus eligible: Yes

As a Lead Control Systems Specialist, you will:

• Act as an on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete HVAC projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost effective manner.
• Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: system programming, integration, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout
• Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary
• Completes typical installation of hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
• 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 proper operation. Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation
• Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to Controls Technicians, System Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, Subcontractors, and other less experienced team members.
• Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements, and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
• Assists with the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned via our web-based tool process
• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and assists with monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance. Ensures owner/operator has been trained. Provides proper documentation and manuals for system operation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of field experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of HVAC controls (Direct Digital Controls).
• Technical, hands-on experience with systems design, commissioning, and point-to-point checks of digital HVAC controls systems (DDC controls). Programming experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems and equipment.
• The ability to communicate technical material to a nontechnical audience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and general windows environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed. (This involves a background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit check.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with integration protocols (Bacnet, Lonworks, Modbus, etc)
• Technical Proficiency working with Metasys and/or Tridium Niagara software
• Experience managing or leading HVAC related projects and associated teams

Preferred Education:

• Technical Associates Degree

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, please check out our Take a Journey video.  

Recently, Johnson Controls has been recognized by several organizations for leadership in Environment, Sustainability and Governance, as well as innovations in smart building platforms:

• Named to FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” List
• Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
• Identified as a Sustainalytics Top-Rated ESG Performer for managing material ESG issues
• Received HRH The Prince of Wales’ inaugural Terra Carta Seal
• Ranked 67 on the Drucker Institute’s list of best-managed companies in America
• Named Chairman and CEO George Oliver IoT CEO of the Year for 2022

Johnson Controls 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. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers

Division: JCFS (Johnson Controls Federal Systems)

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