Position: HVAC controls systems Specialist
Location: Brecksville, OH
Duration: 04+ Month Contract
Job Description:
• Minimum of a technical Associates Degree with two years of field experience or four years of equivalent related field experience in the HVAC industry.
• Relevant technical hands-on experience in systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Strong personal computer skills.
• Knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles, and contracting preferred.
SUPERVISES
Provides work direction to:
• Systems Technicians
• Systems Designers
• Electrical Installers
• Site Subcontractors
RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL
Under general direction, acts as the on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete control systems projects with assigned customers.
Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects, including:
• Hardware design
• System programming
• Installation coordination
• System and network commissioning
• Project closeout
Responsible for the overall financial results of assigned projects, including:
• Costs
• Project billings
• 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 to and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
1. Hardware Design & Software Programming
• Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
• Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to customers, Johnson Controls staff, and subcontractors.
2. Change Orders & Scope Management
• 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 clients.
3. Materials & Procurement
• Manages the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for assigned projects.
• Secures pricing and availability from outside vendors and suppliers, mechanical and electrical subcontractors, including scope, terms, and conditions.
• May request several bids in the pricing process.
• Oversees subcontractor payment and billing processes.
4. Jobsite Coordination
• Provides jobsite coordination for panel and field device physical locations.
• Ensures installation is in accordance with Johnson Controls literature and project requirements.
5. System Commissioning
• Manages and completes the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required.
• Validates complete system functionality.
• Resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
• Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation.
6. Project Financial Management
• Manages costs, billings, and collections.
• Completes project billings in a timely and accurate format to the client.
• Maintains profitability goals and positive cash flow.
7. Team Leadership & Technical Support
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to System Technicians, Electrical Installers, and System Designers.
• Provides technical assistance to subcontractors.
• Ensures delegated tasks are completed accurately, on-time, billed, within budget, and within scope of the contract.
8. Project Reporting & Forecasting
• Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required.
• Provides monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
9. Warranty
• Sends warranty letter to Clients customer upon substantial completion of project.
• Ensures proper execution of warranty.
10. Project Planning
• Develops project plans and coordinates required resources to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
11. Customer / Owner Training
• 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.
12. Customer & Contractor Relationships
• Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Attends job progress meetings as required.
13. Safety
• Adheres to safety standards.
• Maintains a high degree of regard for employee and subcontractor safety.