HVAC Controls & Building Automation Project Manager

Jobot; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Company cell phone / laptop

Health/Dental insurance

Paid time off + Holidays + Sick time

Career advancement opportunities

Stable client base/tenured staff

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager with HVAC automation and controls experience to lead turnkey building automation projects in the Richmond, Virginia area. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires 5+ years of BAS/BMS project management, familiarity with major platforms, and strong knowledge of HVAC equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of BAS/BMS or HVAC Controls Project Management experience.
• Experience with one of: Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Automated Logic, Delta Controls, Distech, or Trane.
• Technical knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment (AHUs, VAVs, boilers, chillers).
• Ability to interpret design documents and control drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, implementation, and execution.
• Collaborate with Engineering on project submittals and drawings.
• Manage project timeline, scheduling, and updates with the Project Management Team.
• Regularly monitor and report project progress to the assigned Senior Project Manager.
• Provide weekly reports to Management.
• Maintain project contract documents.
• Handle project submittals and approvals.
• Proactively address potential issues and communicate cost impacts or change orders/RFIs promptly to the Project Coordinator.
• Review Bill of Materials and submittals, ensuring material order accuracy in coordination with the Project Coordinator.
• Supervise subcontractor installation and resolve installation challenges.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to the project team.
• Test and configure system database, oversee commissioning, and manage project closure.
• Foster positive relationships with customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, and trade personnel.
• Prioritize employee and subcontractor safety, adhering to company safety standards.
• Perform maintenance, site surveys, replacements, and modifications as needed.
• Stay updated on product information related to installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair.
• Offer technical support and basic training to customers.
• Assist technicians and the project management team, contributing to technical training and qualifications.
• Be available for occasional after-hours/weekend shifts.
• Travel to customer job sites as required.

Skills

BAS/BMS project management

HVAC controls

Client coordination

Design review

Tools

Schneider Electric

Johnson Controls

Siemens

Automated Logic

Delta Controls

Distech

Trane

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager with HVAC automation and controls experience to lead turnkey building automation projects in the Richmond, Virginia area. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery from kickoff to closeout.

The role requires 5+ years of BAS/BMS project management, familiarity with major platforms, and strong knowledge of HVAC equipment.