BAS Controls Project Lead

ATS Companies; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Companies in Billings, MT is seeking an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Project Manager to lead commercial and institutional projects from kickoff through closeout.

This role requires coordinating with internal engineering and field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget, while managing scope, schedule, and cost.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of BAS controls project management experience.
• Strong understanding of building automation systems, HVAC controls, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience reading mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings.
• Experience managing commercial or institutional projects such as healthcare, education, or large office buildings.
• Proficiency with project management tools, spreadsheets, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage BAS controls projects from contract award through final acceptance.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, and cost control.
• Coordinate engineering, programming, graphics, installation, commissioning, and closeout activities.
• Serve as the primary customer interface, including meetings, progress updates, and issue resolution.
• Review contracts, specifications, sequences of operation, and submittals.
• Manage change orders, including scope evaluation, pricing, and documentation.
• Lead project planning meetings and internal handoffs.
• Track labor, material, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure projects comply with safety standards, company processes, and quality expectations.
• Support startup, commissioning, and owner training as required.

Skills

BAS controls

Project management

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Leadership

PM tools

Tools

Niagara

Alerton

Distech

Delta

BACnet/IP

Job description

ATS Companies in Billings, MT is seeking an experienced Building Automation Systems (BAS) Controls Project Manager to lead commercial and institutional projects from kickoff through closeout.

This role requires coordinating with internal engineering and field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget, while managing scope, schedule, and cost.