Senior Project Manager – HVAC (Mission Critical)

Jobot; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead Building Automation (BAS/DDC) projects in the St. Louis region.

You will manage complex commercial and mission-critical installations from preconstruction through commissioning, coordinating diverse teams to meet safety, schedule, and budget targets. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in BAS or HVAC project leadership, with a strong grasp of drawings, procurement, and submittals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within Building Automation (BAS/DDC) or HVAC controls.
• Experience managing mission-critical, data center or complex commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, commissioning, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple BAS/BAS projects from kickoff through commissioning and turnover.
• Oversee mission-critical and data center controls projects ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate engineers, programmers, technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Building Automation (Mission Critical)

Location: St. Louis, MO

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A building automation systems (BAS) integrator specializing in HVAC controls and mission-critical facilities, delivering design, installation, programming, commissioning, and long-term service for complex commercial projects.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Opportunity to work on some of the region's most advanced mission-critical and data center facilities

Summary

We're seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex Building Automation (BAS/DDC) projects throughout the St. Louis region. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing large commercial or mission-critical projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout.

You’ll serve as the primary leader for multiple projects, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, customers, and vendors while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Manage multiple Building Automation (BAS) projects from kickoff through final commissioning and turnover.
• Lead the execution of mission-critical and data center controls projects, ensuring exceptional quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate engineers, programmers, field technicians, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project scope, manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, and project documentation.
• Monitor project financial performance, procurement, progress billing, and cost control.
• Oversee BAS installation, startup, commissioning, integration, and owner training.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, mechanical contractors, and consulting engineers.
• Mentor junior project managers and technical staff while promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company standards and customer expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within Building Automation (BAS/DDC), HVAC Controls, or commercial mechanical systems.
• Experience managing mission-critical, data center, healthcare, industrial, or other complex commercial construction projects is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, commissioning, low-voltage systems, and construction project delivery.
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Niagara, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Delta Controls, Automated Logic (ALC), Distech, Reliable Controls, KMC, or similar systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural drawings.
• Experience managing project financials, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and client communication.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or project management software is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites throughout the region.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Ongoing professional development and technical training
• Opportunity to work on some of the region's most advanced mission-critical and data center facilities

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