Controls Project Manager 3

Description

The company is a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonization.

Its technology helps customers use energy more productively and cut carbon emissions in sectors such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and higher education.

The company has been operating for more than 140 years and combines advanced technology, lifecycle services and a large field organization.

The HVAC division builds systems that make buildings safer, more comfortable and more efficient.

This is a Controls Project Manager, HVAC role based at the jobsite, leading controls projects from planning through commissioning and closeout.

You will act as the on-site lead for assigned projects and coordinate the company's teams, subcontractors and customers to deliver complete systems on schedule, in scope, and with a sound balance between customer satisfaction and profit.

Responsibilities

• Run assigned HVAC controls projects from hardware design and system programming through installation coordination, commissioning and closeout.
• Manage project finances, including costs, billings, collections, cash flow and gross margin.
• Direct the daily work of subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers and administrative staff.
• Review contract scope, field directives, bulletins and schedule changes, and pursue change orders for added work.
• Handle procurement by choosing materials, placing orders, comparing vendor pricing and tracking availability and delivery dates.
• Supervise loading, device verification, system checkout and commissioning of controllers and related equipment.
• Confirm the system works fully, fix faults and make sure the final installation meets project requirements.
• Produce as-built records, commissioning files, manuals and warranty paperwork.
• Train owners and operators on site on how to run the system.
• Attend progress meetings, report status and forecast revenue, costs and margin when required.
• Keep work compliant with applicable safety standards and legal requirements.
• Keep customers informed at every phase and help build lasting relationships.
• Take ownership of each project, putting safety and integrity first and making sure commitments are met to the required standard.
• Stay close to the jobsite and the customer, communicate actively, solve problems quickly and clear obstacles.
• Plan with discipline and follow through so scope, schedule, cost and quality stay aligned.
• Keep improving through direct problem-solving, precise records and early escalation of risks or changes.
• Work as one team with customers, subcontractors, vendors and company colleagues.
• Explain technical details plainly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Weigh customer expectations against financial results by tracking billings, collections and budgets closely.
• Coach and mentor crews and give technical guidance when needed.
• Follow the company's standards for installation, commissioning and field work.

Requirements

• A technical associate degree plus four years of field experience, or six years of equivalent related field experience in HVAC or Building Automation.
• Hands-on experience designing systems and commissioning digital HVAC or Building Automation controls.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and a solid grasp of control theory and HVAC or Building Automation systems.
• Experience communicating with customers, strong organizational skills and a record of leading projects.
• Clear verbal and written communication, including explaining technical material to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and handle several priorities at once.
• Proficiency with Windows, Excel and similar business tools.
• Understanding of project accounting, cost principles and contracting.
• Commitment to high safety and ethical standards.
• A bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience in the HVAC industry.
• Experience writing project status reports for senior management.
• Experience with project billings, collections, subcontractor payments or change order management.

Conditions

The role is based at the jobsite.

The company may use AI-assisted tools to help identify and evaluate candidates, but human reviewers make all final hiring decisions.

Benefits

• Salary range of $94,300 to $141,700, set by education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and market data.
• The posted range is the target pay, but candidates whose background goes beyond it may be considered.
• A bonus plan based on individual, group and corporate performance.
• A competitive benefits package.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• Medical, dental and vision care, plus a 401(k) and pension.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
• A collaborative, encouraging team.
• A Zero Harm safety policy.