BAS Data Center Project Manager - Toledo

LVI Associates; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a seasoned Controls Project Manager to lead BAS projects in the Toledo market. You will own projects end-to-end, coordinating HVAC controls, chiller plants, AHUs, VAVs, and plant systems, while managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

The role requires strong BAS knowledge, leadership, and the ability to collaborate with technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver safe, on-time installations and seamless system integration across commercial,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Controls.
• 3+ years of experience managing controls or mechanical projects.
• Strong knowledge of BAS platforms such as Niagara N4, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure/SmartStruxure.
• Experience managing HVAC controls projects including chiller plants, cooling towers, AHUs, VAVs, pump systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle BAS/controls projects including planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure on-time and profitable delivery
• Lead project teams including controls technicians, programmers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication and relationship management
• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation
• Coordinate installation, programming, and commissioning activities across multiple stakeholders
• Manage procurement of materials, subcontractors, and equipment
• Oversee system integration including HVAC controls, chiller plants, AHUs, VAVs, and plant systems
• Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to project standards and processes
• Support and guide troubleshooting efforts during commissioning and project execution
• Track project performance, financials, and reporting metrics
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to internal teams and clients
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies; support estimating, proposals, and scope development when required

Skills

BAS / Controls

Project Leadership

Client Communication

Budget & Scheduling

HVAC Controls

Reading Drawings

BACnet/Modbus/IP

Job description

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Travel: Local / regional project travel as needed

BAS Data Center Project Manager - Toledo

• Location: Toledo, OH
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Industry: Building Automation / Controls
• Travel: Local / regional project travel as needed

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Controls Project Manager to lead Building Automation System (BAS) projects across commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities in the Toledo market.

This individual will take ownership of full project life cycles-from kickoff through delivery-ensuring successful execution of controls projects involving HVAC systems, central plants, and integrated building technologies. The ideal candidate combines strong technical BAS knowledge with proven project leadership and client-facing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle BAS/controls projects including planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure on-time and profitable delivery
• Lead project teams including controls technicians, programmers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication and relationship management
• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, and sequences of operation
• Coordinate installation, programming, and commissioning activities across multiple stakeholders
• Manage procurement of materials, subcontractors, and equipment
• Oversee system integration including HVAC controls, chiller plants, AHUs, VAVs, and plant systems
• Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to project standards and processes
• Support and guide troubleshooting efforts during commissioning and project execution
• Track project performance, financials, and reporting metrics
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates to internal teams and clients
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategiesSupport business development teams with estimating, proposals, and scope development when required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Controls
• 3+ years of experience managing controls or mechanical projects
• StrongknowledgeofBAS platforms such as:
  • Niagara N4
  • Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure / SmartStruxure) or similar
• ExperiencemanagingHVAC controls projects including:
  • Chiller plants
  • Cooling towers
  • AHUs, VAVs, and pump systems
• Solid understanding of controls programming, sequences of operation, and system integration
• Familiarity with BACnet, Modbus, and IP-based networks
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing mission-critical or large-scale commercial projects (data centers, healthcare, etc.)
• OEM certifications (Schneider, Tridium/Niagara, etc.)
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience leading teams of technicians and subcontractors

What We're Looking For

• A project leader who takes ownership from start to finish
• Strong communicator comfortable in client-facing environments
• Someone who can bridge the gap between technical controls teams and project stakeholders
• A proactive problem-solver who drives projects forward and mitigates risk early

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + bonus structure
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth within a growing controls division