Operations Manager

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

collaborative solutions. unmatched training.

Operations Manager

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Compensation: $95K-$115K + Performance Incentives | Commensurate with Experience

About the Opportunity

Since 1983, Setpoint Systems Corporation has been the gold standard for systems integration in the Rocky Mountain Region. With over 4,000 systems installed, our legacy is rock-solid—but our future is even bigger. We are currently scaling at a rapid pace and are looking for a high-energy, Operations Managerto help lead our dynamic project teams into the next era of building automation.

Working hand-in-hand as a key partner to our Chief Executive Officer, this role is the bridge between executive operational strategy and ground-level execution. If you are a structured leader who thrives in the field, loves optimizing project workflows, and is ready to develop a high-performing technical team, you belong here.

Key Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Project Execution

• Daily Operations: Oversee day-to-day activities of the project execution team, including controls engineers, field technicians, and installers, ensuring all projects progress smoothly.

• Project Scheduling & Labor Allocation: Manage and optimize complex, master labor schedules to balance resource capacity across multiple concurrent projects.

• Lifecycle Management: Lead project kick-offs, progress reviews, and field checkouts to guarantee installations are completed on time, within budget, and to engineering specifications.

• Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor selection, negotiate field contracts, monitor performance, and ensure strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Project Financials & Change Management

• Job Costing & Profitability: Monitor real-time project financial health; track labor hours and material consumption against budgets to protect and maximize project gross margins.

• Engineering Re-estimates: Work closely with engineering and the COO to execute timely project re-estimates and keep budgets aligned with field realities.

• Change Order Management: Identify out-of-scope field variances, estimate labor/material impacts, and aggressively manage change order documentation and approvals.

Process Excellence & Quality Control

• Workflow Optimization: Implement standardized processes for project documentation, startup, and turnover to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

• Postmortem & Closeout: Lead comprehensive project postmortems and closeout meetings, documenting lessons learned to drive continuous engineering and operational improvement.

• Trade Coordination: Serve as a key point of contact for mechanical contractors, general contractors, and electrical trades on active jobsites to resolve conflicts proactively.

Team Mentorship & Technical Training

• Workforce Development: Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and career development pathways for technicians and field staff.

• Training Execution: Facilitate technical training programs to upskill internal staff on advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS), safety protocols, and Setpoint standard operating procedures.

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience 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 (engineers, technicians, and installers).

• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, DDC functionality, and mechanical/electrical construction drawings.

• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in project job costing, tracking labor variances, and managing change orders.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations on site and coordinate effectively across construction trades.

• An associate degree or bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical/electrical engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Who You Are

• An Execution Specialist: You excel at turning high-level operational strategies into structured, actionable project plans.

• A Natural Problem Solver: You handle field surprises with calm, decisive action, moving quickly to keep projects on track.

• Accountable & Driven: You take ultimate ownership of project deadlines, safety, and financial margins.

• A People Developer: You take pride in mentoring junior technicians and building a collaborative, disciplined team culture.

• Adaptable: You are energized by a fast-growing environment and pivot easily when job site priorities shift.

• Aligned: You are ready to partner closely with the COO to build a scalable, gold-standard operations department.

Compensation & Benefits

Setpoint Systems Corporation offers a highly competitive compensation package tailored to experience:

• $90K-$115K

• Performance-based project/operational incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) match

• Company vehicle/allowance and fuel card

• Unmatched opportunities for professional growth and upward mobility within an expanding company

Setpoint Systems Corporation — Since 1983