Site Manager - Process HVAC Solutions

Equipment & Controls, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Process HVAC Solutions, LLC in Secaucus, NJ seeks an experienced Site Manager (Foreman) specializing in BMS Controls to lead critical data center installations. You will supervise low-voltage installations, interpret drawings, and coordinate with multiple trades to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery with top safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in controls installation, strong leadership, and willing travel (60–80%).

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Site Foreman or Supervisor in controls installation, ideally data centers.
• Strong knowledge of BMS controls, low-voltage installations, and commissioning.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site BMS control installations including panels and wiring.
• Interpret drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety trades.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality throughout installation and commissioning.
• Maintain documentation and assist commissioning engineers during startup.

Skills

Site Foreman

Controls installation

BMS/BDMS

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

AS HVAC/MEP/EET

BS in engineering (mechanical/electrical/EME)

Tools

Wonderware

Rockwell

DeltaV

Job description

Description

Process HVAC Solutions, LLC is a systems automation provider for HVAC and mechanical systems in mission critical environments. We specialize in high tier level data centers and biotech/pharmaceutical facilities. Based in Canonsburg, PA, PHS is looking for a well-qualified person to join a growing company as a Site Manager.

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager (Foreman) specializing in BMS Controls to lead and supervise installation activities on critical data center projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in low-voltage controls installation, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in a high-availability environment. Position is to ensure installation projects are completed safely, on-time, within budget, and to the required quality standards from installation to commissioning.

Primary Job Duties:

• Supervise on-site installations of BMS control systems including panels, controllers, sensors, actuators, and wiring.
• Interpret system controls drawings, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules, and sequence of operation documents.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety trades to ensure seamless integration of control systems.
• Conduct quality assurance checks and support installation activities including loop testing and calibrations.
• Manage material deliveries, storage, and proper handling of control devices.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety policies, including lockout/tagout and PPE usage.
• Assign and supervise tasks for field engineers, ensuring productivity and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation including redline drawings, progress reports, and checkout documentation.
• Assist commissioning engineers during system startup and functional testing.
• Ensure punch list completion and support final project closeout and client handover.
• Determine site workforce needs based on project schedule and scope.
• Lead site team meetings and attend contractor meetings.
• Act as the main point of onsite contact between the on-site customer, contractors and PHS team.
• Manage installation schedule and adapt plans or schedules as needed to maintain workflow.
• Direct subcontractors for control device installations and wiring
• Handle any on-site issues, delays, and deficiencies with corrective actions.
• Complete smaller scale Field Engineering tasks when available.
• Work with project manager to accomplish project goals.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training where necessary.

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5+ yrs proven experience as a Site Foreman or Supervisor in controls installation, preferably in mission-critical environments or data centers.
• Knowledge of chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, boilers, and mechanical pumping systems
• Willingness to apply for government security clearance up to Secret level.
• Desire to travel and/or relocate to primary job areas for medium to long-term assignments.
• AS (HVAC, MET, EET, etc.). Prefer a BS in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or electro-mechanical). Experience can be considered in lieu of BS degree.
• MEP/Construction experience and work with other trades in directing workflow of sub-contractors.
• Will have working knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control valves.
• Hands on experience with PLC, HMI and/or DDC systems; experience with Wonderware, Rockwell and DeltaV is a plus.
• Working knowledge of networks, especially ethernet, Modbus and BACnet serial/TCP
• Basic computer hardware troubleshooting and Microsoft OS and associated programs knowledge
• Must have a strong technical aptitude and be able to work effectively with minimal oversight.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to present him/herself in a professional manner with clients, contractors and within PHS.
• This role prioritizes local work when available; however, the ability and flexibility to travel extensively for out-of-town customer work (60% to 80%) is required.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Core Competencies:

• WORK COLLABORATIVELY - Promote an inclusive and positive work environment that encourages collaboration and team building across all levels of the organization. Work with others to resolve obstacles that may prevent the organization from achieving its mission.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrate the desire and knowledge to understand customer needs. Provide personalized, professional, and courteous service, accurate information, continuous communication, and the ability to handle customer concerns in an appropriate manner.
• INTEGRITY - Behave ethically, act fairly and take responsibility for accomplishing work goals.

Additional Details:

We provide our team with everything needed for success, including world-class products, excellent initial and ongoing training, and a top-notch work equipment. We reward hard work and success with a competitive base salary and benefits package, as well as a retirement savings program, which includes 401(k) with company match and profit sharing. Salary is based on experience. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability