BAS/HVAC Project Manager – Construction & Commissioning

Prime Partners; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Partners in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead building automation, HVAC, electrical, and construction projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate with customers, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PM experience in building technologies and can read drawings, manage scope, and communicate progress to stakeholders while maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in construction and BAS-related projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors and field technicians.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from planning and estimating through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, subcontractors, technicians, engineers, and internal teams.
• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement, equipment delivery, labor, and installation activities.
• Monitor project costs, billing, profitability, and financial performance.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress and communicate status, issues, and changes to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage change-order opportunities.
• Support estimating and proposal activities by providing technical and project input.
• Coordinate installation, startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review engineering submittals and ensure work aligns with project scope, budget, specifications, and customer expectations.
• Work with field technicians and subcontractors to resolve installation and technical issues.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and company standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to management and customers.
• Support project closeout, documentation, final billing, and customer handoff.

Skills

Project Management

BAS/Building Automation

HVAC Systems

Electrical Systems

Reading Drawings

Budgets & Scheduling

Communication

Travel Local

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Tridium/Niagara

Distech

Alerton

Job description

Prime Partners in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead building automation, HVAC, electrical, and construction projects from planning through closeout. You will coordinate with customers, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has hands-on PM experience in building technologies and can read drawings, manage scope, and communicate progress to stakeholders while maintaining strong customer