Controls Project Manager

Description

The company provides thermal management, building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonization services that help customers use energy better and cut carbon emissions. Its work serves fast-growing sectors such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and higher education.

The company has operated for more than 140 years.

In this HVAC division role, you are the on-site lead for assigned controls projects. You oversee construction management and delivery from pre-construction planning through commissioning and closeout.

You coordinate company staff, subcontractors, field crews and customers so each project finishes safely, on time, on budget and as the contract requires.

You run project meetings, manage construction workflows, track progress against milestones, and fix field problems quickly while keeping customer relationships strong.

Success means balancing customer satisfaction against project profit while following company processes, construction best practices and project management standards.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of HVAC controls projects from hardware design and system programming through installation, commissioning and closeout.
• Direct daily work among subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers and administrative staff.
• Oversee project money: costs, billings, collections, cash flow and gross margin.
• Review contract scope and respond to field directives, bulletins and schedule changes, raising change orders when extra work appears.
• Handle procurement by choosing materials, placing orders, comparing vendor pricing, and tracking availability and delivery dates.
• Supervise loading, device checks, system checkout and commissioning of controllers and related equipment.
• Confirm the whole system works and fix any gaps so the installation meets project requirements.
• Produce accurate as-built records, commissioning reports, manuals and warranty paperwork.
• Train owners and operators on how to run the installed system at their site.
• Attend progress meetings, report status, and forecast revenue, costs and margin when asked.
• Keep work compliant with applicable safety standards and legal requirements.
• Own each project and make sure commitments are met to the required standard.
• Stay near the jobsite and the customer, communicate actively, and clear obstacles fast.
• Plan with discipline and follow through so scope, schedule, cost and quality stay aligned.
• Raise risks and changes early, and learn from problems through candid review and clear records.
• Work as one team with customers, subcontractors, vendors and company colleagues.
• Explain technical matters in plain terms to technical and non-technical listeners alike.
• Track billings, collections and budget closely to balance customer expectations with financial results.
• Coach and mentor crew members and give technical guidance as needed.
• Apply company standards for installation, commissioning and field work.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, HVAC Technology, Building Automation Systems or a related field, plus 4 years managing, coordinating or executing HVAC, building automation, controls or commercial construction projects.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Automation Systems, HVAC Technology or a related discipline, with proven experience in project management, construction administration and field operations leadership.
• Hands-on work designing, installing, starting up, commissioning and turning over digital HVAC or building automation control systems.
• Solid HVAC controls skills, including control theory, HVAC equipment operation and building automation systems (BAS).
• Experience planning, scheduling and coordinating resources, managing subcontractors and overseeing field work on construction projects.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, contract administration, project documents, change orders, requests for information (RFIs), submittal reviews and closeout.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, control schematics, sequences of operation and schedules.
• Understanding of project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, earned value and financial management.
• Knowledge of construction safety rules, jobsite coordination, risk management, quality control and applicable industry standards.
• Commitment to high standards of safety, professionalism, ethics and customer satisfaction.
• Track record managing scope, labor productivity, material buying and profitability while delivering good customer outcomes.
• Customer-facing background with strong organization, leadership and relationship skills, and proven success leading projects through every phase.
• Clear verbal and written communication, including explaining technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders, customers, contractors and team members.
• Able to work independently across several projects, priorities, deadlines and competing stakeholder demands.
• Proficiency in Windows, Microsoft Excel, project management software, scheduling tools and other business applications.

Conditions

The hiring salary range is $92,400 to $138,900, set by education, experience, skills, internal equity and market data.

The posted range is the target pay, and candidates whose background goes beyond it may still apply.

Work is on-site at assigned project locations.

Technology-assisted tools, including AI, may help screen applicants, but people make all hiring decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a bonus plan based on individual, group and company performance.
• Competitive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental and vision care.
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team.
• Safety focus under the Zero Harm policy.