Building Systems Engineering Leader

Build Your Future with a Global Leader: Join Johnson Controls At Johnson Controls, we don't just build buildingswe shape smarter, healthier, more sustainable environments where people and innovation thrive. As a world leader in intelligent building solutions, we're on a mission to reimagine what buildings can do for people, communities, and the planet. When you join our team, you're not just stepping into a jobyou're launching your future. Why Johnson Controls? Impact at Scale: From hospitals and schools to skyscrapers and stadiums, our work powers progress across industries and continents. Growth That Matters: Fuel your career with hands-on projects, continuous learning, and leadership opportunities tailored to your strengths. People-First Culture: We invest in YOUwith programs designed to support your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Your Voice, Heard: Innovation starts with ideasand yours will matter here. We celebrate bold thinking, fresh perspectives, and collaboration. Values That Inspire: Join a company committed to integrity, inclusivity, and a greener tomorrow. Make Your Mark Whether you're a seasoned professional or just launching your career, there's a place for your ambition, creativity, and passion at Johnson Controls. Your best chapter begins now. Let's build it together. 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? We're 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, you'll 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 roleit's your opportunity to make a bold, lasting impact. How You'll Do it: Drive the Vision: Manage and schedule your team's 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 We're 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 Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred and or 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. Master's degree or Professional Engineer Registration highly desired. Recognized as a leading expert in several core engineering competencies. Understands accounting principles and cost management. Good oral and written communication skills, especially in presentation of technical material. This isn't just another management positionit's 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? Johnson 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. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.