Project Manager – HVAC Controls Installation

Australia-Employment; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Vehicle allowance

Tech gear

PTO

Paid holidays

Development opportunities

Advancement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial HVAC controls installations in the San Antonio area. You will manage BAS/BMS projects from kickoff through startup and closeout, coordinating field crews, contractors, and customers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in building automation or HVAC construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings. Travel within the DFW area may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building automation or HVAC controls.
• Experience managing BAS/BMS or HVAC projects.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Familiar with BAS platforms and controls technologies.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial BAS/BMS and HVAC projects from kickoff to completion.
• Coordinate technicians, electricians, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customers and contractors.
• Review plans, drawings, submittals, and schedules.
• Oversee field installation, programming, startup, commissioning, turnover.
• Track budgets, labor hours, costs, and change orders.
• Conduct jobsite visits and participate in coordination meetings.
• Identify risks and keep projects on schedule.
• Maintain clear communication across teams and customers.
• Ensure quality and contractual compliance.

Skills

HVAC controls

Project management

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Honeywell

Johnson Controls

Distech

ABB

Job description

Project Manager – HVAC Controls Installation

$90000 - $130000 per year | San Antonio, TX | On-site | Permanent

Manage commercial BAS/BMS and HVAC controls projects from kickoff through completion

A bit about us:

A growing, family-owned building automation and HVAC controls integrator serving multiple markets in Texas, specializing in designing, installing, programming, commissioning, and servicing sophisticated BAS solutions across commercial, healthcare, education, government, and industrial facilities.

Why join us?

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Company-provided laptop and mobile phone
• Two weeks of PTO available immediately upon hire
• Paid holidays
• Ongoing technical and leadership development
• Long-term advancement opportunities within a growing organization

Job Details

Project Manager – HVAC Controls Installation

Salary: $90,000–$130,000, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Summary: We are looking for an experienced HVAC Controls Project Manager to lead commercial building automation and controls projects.

This position is ideal for someone who understands both the technical and construction sides of building automation and is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial handoff through installation, startup, commissioning, and closeout. You'll work closely with customers, contractors, field technicians, programmers, and internal teams to keep projects organized, profitable, and moving forward.

What You’ll Do

• Manage commercial BAS/BMS and HVAC controls projects from kickoff through completion
• Coordinate technicians, electricians, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and project schedules
• Serve as a primary point of 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

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience within building automation, HVAC controls, DDC, mechanical, or electrical construction
• Previous project management experience within BAS/BMS or HVAC controls strongly 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
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, change orders, and job costs
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Distech, ABB, or comparable BAS technologies is a plus
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites throughout the DFW area as needed

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.