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Controls Sys Team Leader

Spokane, WA · On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

Assigns projects to lead systems specialists and allocates appropriate resources to those projects ... Adheres and ensures Johnson controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards. How ...

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How much do controls lead systems specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for controls lead systems specialist in the United States is $68,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a controls lead systems specialist?

A Controls Lead Systems Specialist typically requires expertise in control systems engineering, automation, and electrical systems, supported by a relevant bachelor’s degree and experience in industrial environments. Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA/HMI platforms, and industry certifications such as Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or similar are commonly expected. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, leadership, and strong communication skills help candidates excel in this collaborative and technically demanding role. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring efficient operations, troubleshooting complex control systems, and leading project teams to successful outcomes.

What does a controls lead systems specialist do?

A Controls Lead Systems Specialist is responsible for designing, programming, and maintaining automated control systems in industrial or commercial settings. They oversee system installations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure efficiency and compliance with industry standards. This role involves working with PLCs, HVAC controls, and building automation systems to optimize performance. Additionally, they collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technicians to implement and improve control solutions.

What are common challenges faced by a controls lead systems specialist, and how can they be overcome?

Controls Lead Systems Specialists often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting complex automation issues, integrating new technologies with legacy systems, and ensuring minimal downtime during system upgrades. Successfully overcoming these hurdles requires a methodical approach to diagnosing problems, keeping up-to-date with evolving control technologies, and working closely with cross-functional teams like operations, maintenance, and IT. Effective communication and documentation are key for aligning all stakeholders during projects. Continual learning and adopting best practices in controls engineering can help you excel and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation.

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Infographic showing various Controls Lead Systems Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,438 per year, or $32.9 per hour.

Controls Sys Team Leader

Johnson Controls

Spokane, WA • On-site

$89K - $134K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Johnson Controls rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 407 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 536 rated manufacturers


Job description

What you will do:

Under general direction, manages a branch systems operation team consisting of system technicians and system designers. Assigns projects to lead systems specialists and allocates appropriate resources to those projects. Provide site coordination support on projects with high contract complexity to the lead system specialist as needed. Ensure his work performed is in compliance with state, local and federal legal requirements and operates on the job with the highest of ethics. Adheres and ensures Johnson controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.

How you will do it:

  • Hires, retains, performance managers, and plans for career development of direct reports. Prepares and delivers clear performance expectations, proposed performance reviews and development plans for direct reports.
  • Trains and mentors system technicians and system designers. Acts as a facilitator for strategic operations technical training or other branch operations training initiatives. Ensures that delegated tasks are done accurately, on time, build, within budget and within scope of the contract.
  • Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety.
  • Coordinates and allocates resources between the assigned lead systems specialist to ensure timely and cost-effective installation and completion of projects.
  • Recruits systems designers and system technicians with appropriate skills and competencies to meet the needs of the branch.
  • Reviews and interprets contract terms and conditions and assists lead system specialists with site coordination tasks with projects of higher complexity including such tasks as representing Johnson Controls at site coordination meetings, coordinating subcontractors, project administration and conflict resolution. Assess the lead system specialist in evaluating the contractual scope of work and the impact of client issued bulletins, field directives and or scheduling changes.
  • Assists the systems operations team and identifying opportunities and actively pursuing additional work through change orders.
  • Assists the LSS in developing schedule of values on projects of higher complexity that requires detailed billing.
  • Develops and maintains viable long-term relationships with contractors, clients, consultants and subcontractors in the community.

Qualifications - External

What we look for:

  • Minimum of a technical associate's degree with six years of field experience or eight years of equivalent related field and site coordination experience in the HVAC industry.
  • Must have relevant technical hands on experience and systems design and commissioning of digital HVAC controls systems. Must have the ability to communicate technical material to a non-technical audience.
  • Previous supervisory experience required. Demonstrates solid coaching and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have knowledge of control theory and HVAC systems. Knowledge of project accounting, costing principles and contracting required.

Organization:

  • The Johnson Controls field organization is arranged into local markets and areas:
  • The local market is key to serving customers across the building solutions North America HVAC and fire portfolio. It provides controls installation, mechanical installation, truck-based service teams, security and fire and HVAC equipment support.
  • The area provides assistance in guidance to the local market organization.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $89,400-$134,300 (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.
For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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.


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Johnson Controls is a world leader in smart buildings, creating safe, healthy and sustainable spaces. For nearly 140 years, we’ve made buildings better and now we’re transforming them again with our award-winning digital technologies and services. We’re using artificial intelligence and data driven solutions to give you deeper insight into your building’s health, sustainability and performance. It’s changing the way we design, operate and maintain indoor environments and driving to a new era of autonomous buildings. We deliver the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, hotels, manufacturing and beyond through OpenBlue, our comprehensive suite of connected solutions. Johnson Controls offers the world’s largest portfolio of building technology, software and services. Supported by a team of more than 100,000 dedicated employees working across 150 countries, we’re helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and power their mission.

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Machinery manufacturing, water transportation, public safety statistics centers and offices and manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Milwaukee, WI, US