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 review