Controls Project Manager

ControlsJobs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company laptop

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

ControlsJobs in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a seasoned Controls Project Manager to lead BAS and HVAC projects from kickoff to closeout. You’ll own scopes, schedules, budgets, and client communications while coordinating engineering, field staff, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates bring PM experience in BAS/HVAC or as a technician ready to advance. Strong planning, budgeting, and documentation skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple teams across retrofit, service, and

Qualifications

• PM experience in BAS/HVAC projects or hands-on controls background transitioning to PM.
• Strong communication, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams across engineering, field staff, and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with controls submittals, sequences of operation, and construction-site practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC and building controls projects from kickoff to closeout—scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Serve as the main client liaison; manage expectations and resolve issues.
• Develop estimates, track project financials, and coordinate material procurement.
• Plan labor resources, manage subcontractors, and support technicians and engineering teams.
• Perform site visits, quality checks, and verify drawings, specs, codes, and safety.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines.
• Manage full project turnover including documentation, inspections, and client handoff.

Skills

Project management

BAS/HVAC knowledge

Client communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Documentation

Team coordination

Submittals and sequences

Tools

Alerton

Nova

Trend

Honeywell

Johnson Controls

Trane

Carrier

Tridium

Job description

Controls Project Manager – Grand Rapids, MI – Building Automation & HVAC

About the Opportunity

A leading Building Automation & HVAC integration firm is seeking a motivatedControls Project Manager to oversee BAS and temperature controls projects across the Grand Rapids region.This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager—or a high-performing Controls Technician/Specialist who is readyto step confidently into project management. You’ll take ownership of client communication, schedules, budgets, andproject delivery while coordinating teams across engineering, field staff, and subcontractors.

• Title: Controls Project Manager
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 DOE (flexible for strong experience)
• Bonus: Discretionary
• Employment: Full Time
• Requirements: Background check & drug screen

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC and building controls projects from kickoff to closeout—scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Serve as the main client liaison; manage expectations and proactively resolve issues.
• Develop estimates, track project financials, and coordinate material procurement.
• Plan labor resources, manage subcontractors, and support technicians and engineering teams.
• Perform routine site visits, quality checks, and verify adherence to drawings, specs, codes, and safety.
• Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines.
• Manage full project turnover including documentation, final inspections, and client handoff.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Project Manager in BAS/HVAC—or a Controls Technician/Specialist ready to move into PM work.
• Strong communication, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage several projects concurrently.
• Familiar with controls submittals, sequences of operation, and construction-site best practices.
• Technology environment includes: Alerton, Nova, Trend; service exposure toHoneywell, Johnson Controls, Trane, Carrier, Tridium.

What’s Offered

• Competitive Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 DOE (flexible for the right candidate)
• Medical (including HSA options), Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Company laptop and phone (stipend or direct coverage)
• Paid vacation and holidays

Markets & Work Types

• Project Types: Retrofit, Service, Design-Build, New Construction
• Delivery: Owner-Direct and Plan & Spec
• Solutions: BAS & Temperature Controls, System Integration, Lighting Controls, Energy Management,Access Control, Industrial Process, Installation & Emergency Services, Managed Services

If you thrive in environments where you lead teams, manage details, and deliver high-quality BAS projects on time and on budget,this Grand Rapids–based role offers strong career growth and a stable long-term home in the building automation industry.