HVAC Controls Project Manager – Buildings Automation

Siemens; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate and deliver building automation projects across hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. The role requires evaluating specifications, managing procurement, subcontractors, and ensuring safe, timely completion.

You will track resources, handle billing coordination, and ensure safety compliance. A high school diploma, HVAC experience, and MS Office/MS Project skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or state-recognized GED.
• On-the-job experience with project management in the HVAC controls industry.
• HVAC industry applications; read and understand MEP drawings and specifications, and electrical, network, and control wiring diagrams; exposure to Ethernet, Modbus, BACnet.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license; eligible for Siemens’ fleet vehicle program.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project specifications, drawings, and related documents to understand project intentions; establish schedules with the team and identify installation timelines.
• Oversee procurement of supplies and materials; participate in project cost reviews for financial efficiency.
• Assist the Operations Manager in contracting subcontractors and coordinating activities to align with scope, schedules, and safety regulations.
• Conduct orientations for project technicians; provide scope of work, technical drawings, and project contacts.
• Diligently track resources and progress; document events impacting schedule/scope; pursue change orders.
• Manage project-specific billing coordination with accounting; schedule commissioning resources and ensure timely close-out documentation.

Skills

HVAC controls

Project management

Reading drawings

Networking protocols

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Driver's license

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Ethernet

Modbus

BACnet

Job description

Siemens in Rolling Meadows, IL is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate and deliver building automation projects across hospitals, universities, and industrial facilities. The role requires evaluating specifications, managing procurement, subcontractors, and ensuring safe, timely completion.

You will track resources, handle billing coordination, and ensure safety compliance. A high school diploma, HVAC experience, and MS Office/MS Project skills are essential.