Build Your Future with a Global Leader: Join Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we don’t just build buildings—we 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 job—you’re 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? We’re looking for a New Construction Systems Engineering Manager to spearhead our engineering team—guiding 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 role—it’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 outcomes—and 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. 

Preferred:

• Master’s 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 isn't just another management position—it’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?

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $91-137k (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 https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us