Senior Project Manager - BAS / HVAC Controls

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company vehicle

Comprehensive benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead building automation and HVAC controls initiatives from planning through commissioning and closeout.

The role emphasizes strong BAS/HVAC knowledge, proven project leadership, and the ability to drive project execution, financial performance, and customer relationships. Responsibilities include budget control, contract management, schedules, procurement, and coordination across subs and vendors, while

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in BAS/HVAC controls or building automation with substantial PM responsibility.
• Proven success delivering BAS/HVAC projects to completion.
• Strong understanding of building automation, HVAC systems, and MEP coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead BAS/HVAC controls projects from planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Review contracts, define scope, manage changes, and coordinate subcontractor activity to maximize revenue.
• Develop schedules, procurement plans, equipment deliveries, and labor resources.
• Lead internal teams, field personnel, vendors, and subs to meet project objectives.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement recovery plans as needed.
• Ensure drawings, specs, and contract requirements meet safety and code standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, general contractors, consultants, and stakeholders.

Skills

BAS/HVAC

Project Management

Leadership

Budgeting

MS Office

PM Software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead building automation and HVAC controls projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. This position requires strong BAS/HVAC controls knowledge, proven project leadership, and a track record of managing project execution, financial performance, and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead BAS/HVAC controls projects from initial planning through installation, commissioning, customer turnover, and closeout.
• Manage project budgets, profitability, cash flow, cost forecasts, billings, collections, and financial reporting.
• Review contracts, define project scope, manage change orders, negotiate subcontract agreements, and pursue additional project revenue.
• Develop and manage project schedules, procurement plans, equipment deliveries, labor resources, and subcontractor coordination.
• Lead internal project teams, field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, resolve issues, and develop recovery plans when necessary.
• Review project specifications, MEP drawings, and contract requirements to ensure quality, safety, and code compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, general contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Approximately 8–10+ years of BAS, HVAC controls, or building automation industry experience, including substantial project management responsibility.
• Demonstrated success managing BAS/HVAC controls projects through completion.
• Strong understanding of building automation, HVAC systems, mechanical construction, and MEP project coordination.
• Experience with project budgets, financial reporting, contracts, change orders, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contractual requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.

Competitive compensation, company vehicle, Comprehensive benefits, 401k, PTO, Opportunities for continued career advancement