Project Manager: Building Automation, HVAC & Electrical

Manatal; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead building automation, HVAC, electrical, and construction projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will oversee planning, estimating, installation, commissioning, and customer handoff, working with field teams and customers to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has a background in construction project management, HVAC/electrical systems, building automation, or related technologies, and can read drawings, manage

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in construction, HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, building automation, or a related industry.
• Experience managing construction or building systems projects involving subcontractors and field technicians.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical systems, mechanical systems, or building automation controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, mechanical/electrical plans, and project specifications.
• Experience with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of construction project processes and field operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel locally to customer and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from initial planning and estimating through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, subcontractors, technicians, engineers, and internal teams.
• Review project scope, drawings, specifications, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement, equipment delivery, labor, and installation activities.
• Monitor project costs, billing, profitability, and financial performance.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Track project progress and communicate status, issues, and changes to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage change-order opportunities.
• Support estimating and proposal activities by providing technical and project input.
• Coordinate installation, startup, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Review engineering submittals and ensure work aligns with project scope, budget, specifications, and customer expectations.
• Work with field technicians and subcontractors to resolve installation and technical issues.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and serve as a primary point of contact throughout project execution.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with applicable safety, quality, and company standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular updates to management and customers.
• Support project closeout, documentation, final billing, and customer handoff.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Building automation

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Engineering degree considered

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

CAD

Job description

Manatal is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead building automation, HVAC, electrical, and construction projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will oversee planning, estimating, installation, commissioning, and customer handoff, working with field teams and customers to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance.

The ideal candidate has a background in construction project management, HVAC/electrical systems, building automation, or related technologies, and can read drawings, manage