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The purpose of the Solutions Controls Manager is crucial in leading the growth of controls capabilities throughout Indiana & Kentucky. This position will be responsible for leading supportive resources and others to meet or exceed the needs of the district. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!
Location: Indiana OR Kentucky
Your Responsibilities:
Business Development: Continuously listen to the controls needs of the District and make recommendations on additional resources to continue rapid growth. Communicate available resources and progress regularly to the District and Region. Provide resources and support to overcome growth challenges at the Districts Service offices.
Project Development: Provide direct control project development and service sales support to sales members throughout the district as needed. Prepare cost estimates and prices quotations on new work and coordinates the preparation of cost estimates on project continuation. Coordinate the development interface with project management and operations team to assure customer satisfaction. As Daikin continues to scale the controls business, coach and mentor additional Controls Project Developers to meet or exceed Daikin and industry standards.
Engineering: Direct Engineering team members to develop products and solutions that meet the current and future needs of our District Service office. Communicate regularly with peers within the Region or other Districts to promote a consistent deliverable to our customers. Coach and mentor Engineering team members to meet or exceed Daikin and industry standards.
Vendor Relationships: Work directly with vendor partners to ensure best available products and consistent pricing for the District office. Identify and negotiate with addition vendors to meet or exceed the product and training needs of our Engineering and District Service offices.
Training: Identify and communicate available internal and external professional development courses for all Controls team members. Promote a culture of continuous improvement for Controls personnel by challenging individuals to take on professional development training courses when available.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related experience or equivalent work experience
6-8+ years commercial/industrial HVAC and Controls experience, Niagara experience is a plus
4+ years people management experience
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems
Familiarity with building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
Benefits:
Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Non-decaled company vehicle with most expenses paid
Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
401K retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off and company paid holidays
Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $113,800 - $193,700 + 20% bonus Indiana. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
- 6-8+ years commercial/industrial HVAC and controls experience
- 4+ years people management experience
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems
- Familiarity with building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.)
- Niagara experience
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What We Do
Daikin Applied delivers superior air quality and energy efficiency to every solution with innovation in advanced technology, IoT, and next generation compressors. Daikin branded products, solutions, and services are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service, and parts offices. Daikin Applied’s parent company, Daikin Industries, Ltd. reports revenues in excess of $20 billion and has more than 67,000 employees worldwide, making it the largest HVAC manufacturer in the world. Daikin Industries, Ltd. has more than 90 production sites worldwide and works with customers in more than 150 countries.
