Controls Engineer Service Manager

The Waldinger Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match and profit‑sh­

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pro Electric in Kansas City, MO is seeking a qualified Controls Engineer Service Manager to lead building automation projects from estimation through startup. You will drive coordination with clients, integrators, vendors, and partners to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The role emphasizes engineering leadership, control drawings and programming support, startup coordination, and a strong safety culture with travel and hands-on oversight of installations.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of related controls/building automation/installation experience
• Moderate travel
• Physical demand: light

Responsibilities

• Estimates and bids: prepares budgets and proposals, defines scope with clients and partners
• Project/installation oversight: supervises installations from planning to completion, coordinates resources
• Client and integrator relationships: builds and maintains relationships with clients, integrators, vendors and project partners
• Controls engineering & technical support: supports design intent, startup coordination, troubleshooting, and vendor coordination
• Resource management: plans workforce, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendor support
• Budgets and financial performance: manages project budgets, monitors costs and risks for profitable delivery
• Safety leadership: promotes a strong safety culture and adherence to policies

Skills

Controls systems

Project management

Budgeting

Startup coordination

Job description

Description

Pro Electric has an opportunity for a qualified Controls Engineer Service Manager at our Kansas City Office.

Description

Pro Electric has an opportunity for a qualified Controls Engineer Service Manager at our Kansas City Office.

Job Summary

Manages building automation controls projects from estimating and budgeting through installation, commissioning, and startup. Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, integrators, vendors, and project partners. Prepares estimates, budgets and bids; coordinates labor, materials and vendor support, and oversees controls installation activities to ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, on schedule, and within established financial expectations.

Responsibilities

• Estimates and Bids: Prepares and/or reviews estimates, budgets, and proposals for building automation controls work. Partners with clients, integrators, and internal teams to define project scope, develop pricing, and align expectations.
• Project / Installation Oversight: Oversees building automation controls installations from planning through completion. Monitors project progress, coordinates resources, and resolves issues that impact quality, schedule, or client expectations.
• Client and Integrator Relationships: Builds and maintains relationships with clients and controls integrators, vendors, and project partners .
• Controls Engineering & Technical Support: Applies building automation controls expertise to support design intent, installation methods, startup coordination, and troubleshooting. Provides technical support for control drawings, system layouts, programming, startup activities, and vendor coordination based on project requirements.
• Resource Management: Plans and coordinates workforce, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and vendor support to ensure controls work is properly resourced and completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project schedules and requirements.
• Budgets and Financial Performance: Manages project and service budgets, monitors costs and financial performance, identifies and addresses financial risks, and supports profitable delivery of controls work.
• Safety Leadership: Promotes and reinforces a strong safety culture through effective coaching, clear expectations, and consistent adherence to company safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of related controls, building automation, service, project management, estimating, startup, or installation experience. Prior experience managing controls work, bidding work, or leading installation/startup efforts preferred.
• Moderate Travel
• Physical Demand: Light

We Offer

• Paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Growth potential with a stable company
• Paid vacation
• Health club reimbursement
• Wellness plan with lifestyle spending account
• 401k with company match and profit-sharing
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Term, AD&D and Dependent Life insurances
• Prepaid Legal

Pro Electric is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Pro Electric participates in E-Verify.