Fire & Sec Lead Sys Spec I

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA EmployerUnder general supervision, acts as on-site leader to plan, execute, and complete fire / security 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 and 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, technicians, designers and administrators as necessary. Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements. Operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards and requirements. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Completes typical installation hardware design and software programming using established standards as required. Provides detailed information to communicate design and operation to the customer and subcontractors. Actively pursues additional scope 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 client. Manages the selection, ordering, budget, and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned. Completes the loading, device verification and commissioning of all system controllers as required. Validates complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation. Provides accurate as-built and commissioning documentation. Manages costs, billings and collections. Completes project billings in a timely, accurate format to the client. Maintains profitability goals and a positive cash flow. Provides coaching and mentoring on-the-job to Fire / Security Technicians and Fire and Security Systems Designers. Effectively communicates the status of projects to managements as required and provides monthly forecasts of revenue, cost 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 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 proper documentation and manuals for system operation. Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors. Attend job progress meetings as required. Adheres to safety standards, local and national fire and security codes, with a high degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum of an Electronics Certification from an accredited Technical School, or equivalent military training and four years experience required in the fire / security industry. Must have relevant technical hands on experience in system design and commissioning of fire / security systems. Must have training and experience with fiber and networks as well as a working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft programs and databases. Able to act independently and to coordinate the work of others on a job site.  Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to represent the company to customers and other outside contacts.  Able to explain technical information to non-technical people. Knowledge of project accounting, costing principals and contracting preferred.