Operations Leader, Building Automation & Field Projects

Setpoint Systems Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance and fuelcard

401(k) match

Performance incentives

Job summary

Setpoint Systems Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager in Colorado to lead field operations for building automation projects. You will supervise controls engineers, technicians, and installers, ensuring projects run on time, within budget, and to engineering specs.

You will drive labor scheduling, subcontractor management, and lifecycle activities from kickoff to closeout, while maintaining safety and quality across active jobsites. A strong BAS and HVAC background is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls, field installation, or mechanical project management.
• Proven track record of managing field operations, scheduling labor, and leading technical teams.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, DDC functionality, and mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in project job costing and change orders.
• Excellent communication skills to manage client expectations on site and coordinate across trades.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical/electrical engineering, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee day-to-day activities of the project execution team, including controls engineers, field technicians, and installers.
• Project Scheduling & Labor Allocation: Manage complex master labor schedules to balance resource capacity across multiple projects.
• Lifecycle Management: Lead project kick-offs, progress reviews, and field checkouts to ensure installations meet specifications and budget.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor selection, negotiate field contracts, monitor performance, and ensure safety standards.
• Job Costing & Profitability: Monitor real-time project financial health and track labor hours against budgets.
• Engineering Re-estimates & Change Orders: Work with engineering and COO on re-estimates and approvals.
• Workflow Optimization: Standardize processes for documentation, startup, and turnover to improve efficiency.
• Postmortem & Closeout: Lead project postmortems and document lessons learned.

Skills

BAS controls

Field operations leadership

Project management

Scheduling labor

HVAC systems understanding

Communication with clients

Team leadership

Education

Assoc./Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Setpoint Systems Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager in Colorado to lead field operations for building automation projects. You will supervise controls engineers, technicians, and installers, ensuring projects run on time, within budget, and to engineering specs.

You will drive labor scheduling, subcontractor management, and lifecycle activities from kickoff to closeout, while maintaining safety and quality across active jobsites. A strong BAS and HVAC background is essential.