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Job description
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 you will do
Johnson Controls is seeking a Branch Operations Manager! Get ready to lead the System Application Engineers in their support of the construction sales team! You will ensure that assigned projects are executed profitably, accurately, on-time, within the scope of the contract and in alignment with customer expectations. Your focus will be on equipment slippage, avoids and minimizes slippage, following up to prevent reoccurrence. You will also assign System Application Engineers to Account Execs and ensure the proper balance of pre and post sales activities is maintained to meet overall customer expectations. Training and supporting project management practices and the Johnson Controls equipment order execution process will be part of your daily activities. This role is onsite and based in Lynnfield, MA.
How you will do it
Supports pre-sales activities, which include system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection for basis of design as well as bidding, application, and pricing
Supports the development of accurate, detailed submittals to communicate design, configuration, operation, and installation requirements to customers, consultants, service team and necessary subcontractors
Works with the sales team to maintain an effective balance between internal Johnson Controls processes, customer satisfaction and project financial results
Assists the HVAC Equipment Operation Manager in revenue forecasting, collections, and resource planning.
Manages the overall performance of assigned System Application Engineers
Functions as a Systems Application Engineer where appropriate based on the branch requirements and Account Executive Assignments
Performs all the System Application Engineer duties for highly complex or strategic projects assigned
Establishes goals and development plans for all direct reports. Evaluates employee performance, performs salary management, and promotes team development
Recruits System Application Engineers with the appropriate skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Branch and our customers
Follows up on customer satisfaction issues and drives resolution. Provides leadership by demonstrating focus on achieving customer satisfaction
Develops and builds relationships between the SAEs and their assigned Account Execs, contractors, customers, consultants, and vendors.
Develops and implements a formal technical training program for each of the System Application Engineers.
Ensures SAEs are providing proper turnover to service team per defined process and coordinating with LSSs/PM on all joint projects.
Acts as the first level of escalation for any issues related to; equipment orders, order commitments, delivery, final payment, and customer satisfaction.
Acts as the subject matter expert on equipment to assist in the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications. Identifies gaps in the technical expertise of the SAEs in specification interpretation and works with assigned Account Executives to implement short term plans to address these gaps. This includes but is not limited to; system configuration validation, HVAC equipment and/or controls selection, engineered equipment submittals, contract drawings, site coordination, and site installation requirements, etc.
Periodically reviews the SAEs equipment and controls estimates, proposals, selections, as well as engineering submittals, and purchase, etc. Where issues are noted as it relates to; selections, schedules, drawing, and specification requirements develops and implements a plan to address the immediate issue and share the best practice to all members of the team.
Evaluates the relationship skills of the SAEs. Gathers feedback from Account executives, customers, vendors, corporate and other branch employees to identify soft skill gaps. Where gaps are identified develop a plan to address the immediate issue and share the best practice to all members of the team.
Acts as liaison between the factory and SAE team. Drives the escalation process for the SAEs. Participates in review sessions and feedback groups.
Monitors the Equipment Slippage (ES) for all projects within the branch, analyzes root cause and teams with all appropriate people to implement corrective action.
Works with SAE team members to ensure proper teaming with service as it pertains to Startup and Warranty processes.
Provides technical support, selections and limited estimating support to SAEs and Account Execs during project design or proposal phase. Assists as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution.
What you will need
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience progressively more responsible operations management experience in the Building Construction Industry including five or more years of direct project management experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage a team successfully.
Possesses a high-level competence in written and verbal communication.
Able to travel based upon geographical locations of assigned teams.
Microsoft Office suite, (with emphasis on Word, Excel, and Visio) Adobe Writer, and basic Windows operating system environment.
Preferred
AutoCAD
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $97,000- $136,000 (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
Worksite address
lynnfield, MA, 01940, US
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