Controls Specialist Manager

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 136,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k retirement plan

Vacation and sick PTO

Disability income protection

Life insurance

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions seeks a Controls Specialist Manager to build and lead our Building Controls Field Specialist operations in Oregon. You will drive team performance, set strategic directions, and ensure high-quality, profitable work across projects.

Join a collaborative environment with growth opportunities, a strong safety culture, and a transparent, innovative workplace. Excellent compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Customer service track record with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with building controls systems is preferred.
• Strong ability to analyze workflows and drive improvements.
• Eight or more years in mechanical contracting, service, or maintenance related to controls, HVAC, refrigeration, or plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Building Controls Field Specialist operations in Oregon.
• Set goals, recruit, train, coach, and hold team accountable.
• Contribute to strategic plans, action plans, and performance standards.
• Drive a culture that embodies MM Core Values and delivers quality, profitable work.

Skills

Customer service

Controls systems

Change management

Operations analysis

Team leadership

Tools

Tridium

Honeywell

Siemens

Job description

At MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (\"MacMiller\") we make buildings work better. As the Northwest's leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver and service HVAC, plumbing and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With our over 1,600 employees across 14 offices, there is a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired.

We enjoy a well-respected history of exceeding our customers' expectations and executing with distinction. Our clients trust their toughest projects with our integrated teams, including:

• New construction - Engineering, fabrication and install of mechanical systems for new projects following lean construction practices
• Special projects - Retrofits and mechanical repairs for existing buildings for new efficiencies
• Service - scheduled preventative maintenance ensuring tenant comfort, and 24/7 emergency response
• Building performance - Control systems, fault detection, energy services and remote monitoring
• Performance Contracting -- Sustainable Solutions: Acting as the Prime Contractor, we deliver design-build energy-efficient solutions in the built environment for private and public sector clients

People love to work at MacDonald-Miller, and it's because we all share the same Core Culture Values:

• Collaboration - Diverse players, one team, a common vision. Collaboration is our foundation and critical to the success of the company. Every team member is valued and brings a diversity of strengths to help us meet our common vision
• Dedication - We are dedicated to personal and professional excellence. We execute with distinction by doing the right thing and following through on our commitments
• Safety - Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Safety is more than hardhats and boots, it's an attitude and the environment we create. Every day, everyone goes home to their families
• Community - We are proud to be part of MacDonald-Miller. We actively seek to build relationships and know each other as individuals. Together we create an environment that is welcoming, caring, and trusting
• Innovation - We are committed to continuous, creative problem solving. Innovation is how we stay an industry leader. We always strive to challenge and better ourselves
• Fun! - Take the work seriously, but never taking ourselves too seriously. It's possible to both serious professionals and good-natured people you enjoy working with. We strive to be both

Requirements

Controls Specialist Manager:

This is where you come in.

We're looking for a Controls Specialist Manager who will build and lead our Building Controls Field Specialist operations in Oregon.

In return for hard work and achieving aggressive goals, you'll get rewarded with more to own, a ton of growth opportunities, and more freedom than you've probably ever had.

Top deliverables in the first year to be a hero:

• Continue building a team culture that embodies MM Core Values, ensuring quality profitable work and an enjoyable employment experience where the team supports each other and has fun doing it
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and review; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends
• Execute 2026 specialist development roadmap, facilitate input to create the 2027 roadmap
• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and hold employees accountable

This Controls Specialist Manager position reports to Troy Johnson, Director, Building Controls Operations, and works within a collaborative team on diverse projects and initiatives that support our growing business. This highly visible role interacts with all levels and functions within the organization.

Your Background:

What kind of person will thrive in this role?

• A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders—whether through assigning and directing work to team members or serving as the primary point of contact for customers regarding services provided by MacMiller.
• Experience with controls systems such as Tridium, Honeywell, and Siemens is preferred.
• Strong expertise in analyzing operational workflows and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Change management is a critical skill for success in this role.
• At least eight years of relevant experience in mechanical contracting, service, or maintenance across Controls, HVAC, refrigeration, or plumbing systems

And everyone you work with should describe you as:

• Motivational. You are the magnet for Field Operations to rally around.
• Goal-oriented
• Great problem-solver
• Strong communicator
• High degree of ownership

And you should be motivated by:

• Working collaboratively as well as independently to best support our Building Controls operations in the state of Washington
• Empowering yourself to learn how to do something. If you need a ton of handholding or a micro-manager boss, this is not the place for you
• Working in a lean, results-oriented environment, where you'll be expected to do more, take on more, and achieve more every year
• Having fun in an environment high on transparency, open to innovative new approaches with a supportive family feel

Benefits

Compensation: $136,000 to $176,000 Annually

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions presently provides employee coverage for:

• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents for shared premium)
• 401k retirement plan including Company matching
• Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection including short term and long-term disability
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Where you will work

Our Portland office (12911 NE Airport Way, Portland OR, 97230) which is 5 minutes from the Portland Airport and Cascade Station and not far from the Downtown corridor, in the heart of the city buzzing with indie boutiques and a creative dining scene ranging from eclectic food trucks to high-end seafood bistros.

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.