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Build Your Future with a Global Leader: Join Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls we dont just build buildingswe shape smarter healthier more sustainable environments where people and innovation thrive.

As a world leader in intelligent building solutions were on a mission to reimagine what buildings can do for people communities and the planet. When you join our team youre not just stepping into a jobyoure launching your future.

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

Check us out!A Day in a Life at Johnson Controls

Lead with purpose. Engineer the future.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and leadership Were looking for a New Construction Systems Engineering Manager to spearhead our engineering teamguiding cutting-edge projects and transforming ideas into industry-leading solutions.

What You Do
Lead a powerhouse team of Systems Engineers and Designers to deliver next-gen solutions that bring buildings to life. From hardware and software design to network commissioning youll guide innovation at every stage. Shape processes champion best practices and ensure ethical excellence all while helping build smarter spaces from the ground up. Based in Calumet City Illinois this is more than a roleits your opportunity to make a bold lasting impact.

How Youll Do it:

• Drive the Vision: Manage and schedule your teams workload with precision. Prioritize tasks coordinate engineering projects and ensure timely high-quality results.

• Own the Numbers: Provide accurate timeframes and engineering cost estimates to project management for budgeting and execution success.

• Shape Excellence: Develop refine and champion engineering standards and processes that foster consistency quality and efficiency.

• Innovate Boldly: Introduce new applications and operational techniques. Identify and implement process improvements and emerging tech that enhance performance and reliability.

• Be the Expert: Offer advanced technical support and act as the regional authority in application engineering.

• Lead with Insight: Guide a team of engineers and designers to select technology that balances performance with cost efficiency.

• Evaluate Success: Use data and performance reports to assess team and project outcomesand drive continuous improvement.

• Foster Collaboration: Build meaningful relationships with customers consultants and architect engineers to support project development and execution.

• Mentor and Grow Talent: Hire retain and develop a top-performing team. Set clear expectations provide regular feedback and chart out career development pathways.

• Deliver Impact: Partner with major projects and branch teams to align resources hit milestones and exceed client expectations.

What Were Looking For:

• Proven experience leading systems or application engineering teams

• Strong background in engineering project lifecycle cost analysis and system design

• Excellent communication problem-solving and leadership skills

• Commitment to quality technical innovation and customer satisfaction

• Bachelors degree in engineering is preferred andor a minimum of five years of experience in Application engineering.

• Prior experience in supervision of technical / engineering group.

• Minimum of five years of progressive responsibility in the construction industry.

Preferred:

• Masters degree or Professional Engineer Registration highly desired.

• Recognized as a leading expert in several core engineering competencies.

• Good oral and written communication skills especially in presentation of technical material.

This isnt just another management positionits a chance to shape the future of systems engineering in a high-impact high-visibility role. Ready to lead with vision and create something remarkable

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $91-137k (Salary to be determined by the education experienceknowledge skills and abilities of the applicant internal equity and alignment with marketdata.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual groupand corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. Theposted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However we recognizethat exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical
profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range weencourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process we may usetechnology assisted tools including artificial intelligence (AI) to help identify and evaluatecandidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details pleasevisit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site athttps:// Controls International plc. 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. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process please visit here.