Senior Project Manager – Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Jobot; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Company vehicle or car allowance with燃

Life insurance, disability coverage, &

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Senior Project Manager for Building Automation Systems (BAS) to lead complex projects in San Jose, CA. You will drive execution from preconstruction to turnover, coordinating engineering, field operations, and project teams to meet safety, schedule, and budget goals.

The ideal candidate has a technical bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in HVAC/building automation, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; AL C BAS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to building systems or engineering.
• 7+ years managing HVAC controls, BAS, or mechanical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, DDC controls, and BAS design principles.
• Ability to interpret mechanical plans, specs and control drawings.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and customer communication.
• Proven leadership with mentoring across technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple BAS projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Build relationships with owners, contractors, engineers, and end users.
• Develop project estimates, proposals, and change orders.
• Coordinate engineering, field technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, labor, procurement and financial performance.
• Review drawings, specs and control sequences for correct implementation.
• Provide technical guidance through design, installation, commissioning, startup.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and oversee material purchasing.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction.
• Support billing, forecasting, project reporting, and contract administration.
• Mentor junior PMs and engineers; promote cross-team collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and growth.

Skills

Project leadership

HVAC controls knowledge

Budget & scheduling

Mentoring teams

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Automated Logic (ALC)

Job description

Job details

Established Building Controls company - design, installation, management and maintenance

Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us

System Integration Company - design, installation, management and maintenance of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning control systems.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Company vehicle or car allowance with fuel reimbursement
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs

Job Details

Senior Project Manager – Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Location: San Jose, CA

About the Opportunity: A well-established building automation and controls contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex Building Automation System (BAS) projects throughout Northern California. This is a leadership role responsible for managing projects from initial customer engagement through final turnover while supporting engineering, field operations, and project teams.

Projects include commercial campuses, data centers, life sciences, semiconductor facilities, government laboratories, and other mission critical environments, with a focus on both new construction and retrofit work.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple BAS projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, engineers, and end users.
• Develop project estimates, proposals, and change orders.
• Coordinate engineering, field technicians, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, labor utilization, procurement, and overall financial performance.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and control sequences to ensure accurate system implementation.
• Provide technical guidance throughout design, installation, commissioning, and startup.
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and oversee material purchasing.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to customer expectations.
• Support billing, forecasting, project reporting, and contract administration.
• Mentor junior project managers and engineers while promoting collaboration across engineering and field teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and continued business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience managing HVAC controls, building automation, or mechanical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, DDC controls, and BAS design principles.
• Ability to interpret mechanical plans, specifications, and control drawings.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, procurement, and customer communication.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor technical teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Automated Logic (ALC) or similar BAS platforms is highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Preferred Experience: Candidates with experience supporting mission critical facilities, data centers, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, laboratory, or large commercial projects are especially encouraged to apply.

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.