BAS Controls Lead – Vendor & Projects

McKinstry; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

McKinstry in Tampa, FL is seeking a seasoned Controls Manager to lead Building Automation Systems programs for our facility operations client teams.

This role oversees vendor performance, acts as primary POC, and coordinates augmented staff to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant BAS solutions.

You will travel up to 50%, mentor engineers, review drawings, and drive project success from pre-construction through commissioning, with a focus on reliability and energy management.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years of BAS/controls experience including programming and energy management.
• 3+ years leading large-scale projects and strong project management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Niagara certification or experience; familiarity with AX/N4, Distech, BACnet.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BAS controls vendors within the client portfolio.
• Coordinate vendor activities to ensure quality, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Serve as the main POC between Client Maintenance, Construction, and all controls vendors.
• Supervise augmented controls staff and assign daily tasks.
• Support pre-construction efforts and referendum/capital projects.
• Establish performance metrics and accountability standards.

Skills

BAS/controls experience

Project management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Niagara certification

AX/N4

Distech

BACnet

Job description

McKinstry in Tampa, FL is seeking a seasoned Controls Manager to lead Building Automation Systems programs for our facility operations client teams.

This role oversees vendor performance, acts as primary POC, and coordinates augmented staff to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant BAS solutions.

You will travel up to 50%, mentor engineers, review drawings, and drive project success from pre-construction through commissioning, with a focus on reliability and energy management.