Building Automation Project Manager

KLA Industries, Inc.; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits from day 1

Disability insurance

Life insurance for spouse/child

Excellent salary + bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. is actively seeking a Building Automation Project Manager to lead projects in the Chicago area, including the Western Suburbs. The role focuses on client communication, coordinating technicians and subs, and overseeing budgets, schedules, and forecasts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of BAS project experience, strong leadership, and a drive to grow professionally within a dynamic, growth‑oriented company. Office presence is required 1–2 days in the Western Chicago Suburbs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Building Automation project experience.
• Familiarity with BAS concepts and terminology (DDC, LON, BACnet) preferred.
• Strong communication with clients, technicians, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Automation projects from initiation to close.
• Communicate with clients to define requirements and expectations.
• Coordinate and supervise technicians and subcontractors.
• Prepare and manage budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Monitor project progress and report status to stakeholders.

Skills

Building Automation

Project management

Client communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Forecasting

Team leadership

Job description

If you are looking for a career changing opportunity, please read on. Aggressively growing Building Automation systems integrator that is growing in Chicago and also nationally has an immediate need for Building Automation Project Managers to work in Chicago and the immediate suburbs.

Position will require 1-2 days in the office in the immediate Western Chicago Suburbs.

Company works in the Fortune 500, Educational, Data Center, Medical, and Large Industrial verticals.

Position will concentrate primarily on the business side of managing projects such client communication, managing technicians and subs, budgeting, scheduling, and forecasting.

Company has great leadership team and will allow you opportunity to grow financially and professionally. Company offers:

• Matching 401k, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, Certification opportunities, TONS of Professional Growth Opportunity.
• Health Benefits start day 1, Virtual Doc Appts, Free Counseling.
• Disability coverage, Life insurance for Spouse/Child.
• Excellent Salary + Bonus
• Ability to cross train and learn all aspects of the business.
• A company that values their employees!
• Great work atmosphere.

We are interested in speaking with Building Automation Project Managers that have 2+ years of experience up to Sr Level.

All applications are confidential.

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