Building Automation and Controls Manager

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

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas in Marietta, GA is seeking a Building Automation and Controls Manager to lead district-level controls initiatives and drive growth. You will oversee engineering, vendor relationships, training, and project development, shaping solutions that meet current and future needs across District Service offices.

You will coach a Controls team, collaborate with vendor partners, and ensure delivery of high-quality control projects aligned with Daikin standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related 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).
• Strong knowledge of commercial/industrial HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: listen to controls needs and drive growth across districts.
• Project Development: support cost estimates and quotations for new work.
• Engineering: direct teams to develop products and solutions for the District Service offices.
• Vendor Relationships: collaborate with vendors for best products and pricing.
• Training: promote professional development for Controls team members.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

Coaching & mentoring

Strong HVAC knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Niagara 4 TCP

BACnet

Modbus

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

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility

Requirements

• 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. 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!