Hybrid Building Automation Project Lead

Jobot; Union City (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Profit sharing

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Jobot in California is seeking a Controls/Building Automation Project Manager to lead complex building automation projects with a hybrid work schedule. The role focuses on delivering high performance HVAC and automation solutions, coordinating with engineering, field, and operations teams, and maintaining schedules, budgets, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include contract review, labor planning, procurement management, and weekly progress updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Experience in Building Automation Design or Engineering is a plus.
• Project management experience within the construction industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical construction and design build environments.
• Experience supporting life sciences or technically complex projects preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize construction and project management software platforms.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Process driven with a focus on outcomes and project performance.
• Commitment to quality, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Review project contracts and provide feedback regarding scope, value, and terms.
• Confirm receipt of contracts or purchase orders and ensure proper project booking.
• Collaborate with estimating and field teams to develop labor breakdowns and phasing plans.
• Develop project implementation strategies to support timely and cost effective execution.
• Coordinate with Project Coordinators to establish projects within accounting systems.
• Construct and publish design and construction schedules, update schedules weekly.
• Prepare, present, and negotiate monthly progress billings.
• Manage equipment procurement, subcontractors, and submittal processes.
• Monitor and publish labor tracking and installation productivity metrics.
• Lead weekly construction meetings and develop four week look ahead production plans.
• Present monthly financial performance updates.
• Oversee change order management and job site client relations.
• Manage punch list, start up, and commissioning activities.
• Compile and transmit all required closeout documentation.
• Maintain strong safety standards for employees and subcontractors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Process Orientation

Quality Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Jobot in California is seeking a Controls/Building Automation Project Manager to lead complex building automation projects with a hybrid work schedule. The role focuses on delivering high performance HVAC and automation solutions, coordinating with engineering, field, and operations teams, and maintaining schedules, budgets, and safety standards.

Responsibilities include contract review, labor planning, procurement management, and weekly progress updates.