HVAC Controls Project Manager: Lead BAS Installations

Jobot; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Development opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial BAS/BMS and HVAC controls projects in the Austin area. You will manage from kickoff through installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout while coordinating customers, field teams, and contractors.

The role requires strong understanding of building automation, HVAC systems, and DDC controls, with a track record of managing schedules, budgets, and risks across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building automation, HVAC controls, DDC, mechanical, or electrical construction.
• Previous PM experience within BAS/BMS or HVAC controls preferred.
• Solid understanding of commercial HVAC systems and DDC controls.
• Experience coordinating controls technicians, electricians, subcontractors, and other field personnel.
• Ability to read mechanical plans, electrical schematics, controls drawings, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial BAS/BMS and HVAC controls projects from kickoff through completion
• Coordinate technicians, electricians, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and project schedules
• Serve as primary contact for customers, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and project stakeholders
• Review project plans, specifications, controls drawings, submittals, and construction schedules
• Coordinate field installation, controls programming, startup, commissioning, and turnover activities
• Track project budgets, labor hours, job costs, purchasing, change orders, and overall financial performance
• Conduct jobsite visits and participate in construction and coordination meetings
• Identify project risks, resolve field issues, and keep projects on schedule
• Maintain clear communication between field teams, engineering, programming, and customers
• Ensure completed projects meet quality expectations and contractual requirements

Skills

Building automation

HVAC controls

DDC knowledge

Project management

Field coordination

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Honeywell

Johnson Controls

Distech

ABB

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial BAS/BMS and HVAC controls projects in the Austin area. You will manage from kickoff through installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout while coordinating customers, field teams, and contractors.

The role requires strong understanding of building automation, HVAC systems, and DDC controls, with a track record of managing schedules, budgets, and risks across multiple sites.