Building Automation and Controls Manager

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-decaled company vehicle

Medical insurance options (health)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Building Automation and Controls Manager in Marietta, GA onsite. Lead business development, project development, and engineering efforts to scale the controls organization across districts.

Manage resources, coach staff, and coordinate with vendors to secure optimal products and pricing. Your role includes guiding engineering and project teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective control solutions while driving growth and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related experience or equivalent work experience.
• 6-8+ years commercial/industrial HVAC and controls experience.
• 4+ years people management experience.
• Niagara 4 TCP.
• Familiarity with building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: listen to the controls needs of the District and recommend resources for growth.
• Communicate resources and progress regularly to the District and Region.
• Provide resources and support to overcome growth challenges at District Service offices.
• Project Development: provide control project development and service sales support; prepare estimates and quotes.
• Coordinate interfaces with project management and operations to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Coach and mentor Controls Project Developers to meet Daikin/industry standards.
• Direct Engineering to develop products and solutions for district needs; mentor engineering staff.
• Coordinate vendor relationships to ensure best products and pricing.
• Identify internal/external training opportunities for Controls team; promote continuous improvement.

Skills

HVAC controls

People management

BACnet

Modbus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Eng or related

Tools

Niagara 4 TCP

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Building Automation and Controls Manager. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Marietta, GA - Onsite

Your Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Continuously listen to the controls needs of the District and make recommendations on additional resources to continue rapid growth.
• Communicate available resources and progress regularly to the District and Region.
• Provide resources and support to overcome growth challenges at the Districts Service offices.
• Project Development: Provide direct control project development and service sales support to sales members throughout the district as needed. Prepare cost estimates and prices quotations on new work and coordinates the preparation of cost estimates on project continuation. Coordinate the development interface with project management and operations team to assure customer satisfaction. As Daikin continues to scale the controls business, coach and mentor additional Controls Project Developers to meet or exceed Daikin and industry standards.
• Engineering: Direct Engineering team members to develop products and solutions that meet the current and future needs of our District Service office. Communicate regularly with peers within the Region or other Districts to promote a consistent deliverable to our customers. Coach and mentor Engineering team members to meet or exceed Daikin and industry standards.
• Vendor Relationships: Work directly with vendor partners to ensure best available products and consistent pricing for the District office. Identify and negotiate with addition vendors to meet or exceed the product and training needs of our Engineering and District Service offices.
• Training: Identify and communicate available internal and external professional development courses for all Controls team members. Promote a culture of continuous improvement for Controls personnel by challenging individuals to take on professional development training courses when available.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related experience or equivalent work experience.
• 6-8+ years commercial/industrial HVAC and controls experience.
• 4+ years people management experience.
• Niagara 4 TCP.
• Familiarity with building automation protocols (BACnet, Modbus, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC systems.

Your Benefits:

• Non-decaled company vehicle with most expenses paid.
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and company paid holidays.
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law.
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service.
• Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The typical salary for this position ranges from $113,800 – $193,900 plus a 20-25% annual bonus plan in Georgia. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

#LI-JK1 #LI-Onsite Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.