Controls Lead: Building Automation & Project Leadership

The Jamar Company; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Term Life

Disability Coverage

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Referral Bonus

Training & Growth

Perks Marketplace Discounts

Company Engagement

Job summary

Bartingale Mechanical, headquartered in Eau Claire, is seeking a Controls Lead to design and program HVAC/building automation, guiding projects from design through commissioning. You will lead technical direction, coordinate field teams, and collaborate with clients, engineers, and managers to deliver smart, efficient building systems.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a Bachelor's or an Associate with experience in building automation and control systems; Niagara platform experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field; 3+ years in service, controls, or HVAC.
• OR Associate's degree plus 5+ years leading projects and teams in building automation.
• Experience with control systems such as Distech Controls, Trane, Johnson Controls, Alerton, Automated Logic, or Siemens.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Tridium Niagara platform.
• Experience leading building automation projects through all phases of implementation.
• Experience with information technology and networking.
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment, installation techniques, drawings, specs, materials, and standards including prefabrication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat Pro, estimating software, Procore, Primavera, or file-sharing systems.
• Niagara4 certification preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technician schedules and support project timelines, priorities, and scopes of work.
• Lead the design and programming of HVAC controls and building automation systems.
• Develop control drawings, sequences of operation, submittals, schematics, network layouts, material lists, and as-built documentation.
• Provide technical direction, troubleshooting, training, and cross-training for field teams.
• Support projects through installation, startup, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with estimates, proposals, hardware selection, material ordering, and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with clients, design engineers, project managers, technicians, and leadership through each phase of the project.
• Stay current with building automation technologies, product lines, industry practices, and required certifications.

Skills

Project leadership

Building automation

Technical troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HVAC/mechanical/electrical/industrial

Associate's degree +5 years leadership

Tools

Distech Controls

Trane

Johnson Controls

Alerton

Automated Logic

Siemens

Niagara Platform

Niagara4 Certification

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Estimating Software

Procore

Primavera

File Sharing Systems

Job description

Bartingale Mechanical, headquartered in Eau Claire, is seeking a Controls Lead to design and program HVAC/building automation, guiding projects from design through commissioning. You will lead technical direction, coordinate field teams, and collaborate with clients, engineers, and managers to deliver smart, efficient building systems.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a Bachelor's or an Associate with experience in building automation and control systems; Niagara platform experience;