Building Automation Project Manager - Mechanical Contractor - Base Salary to 120k/year - Nashville, TN
Our client, a mechanical contracting organization, is seeking a Building Automation Project Manager to oversee HVAC controls and building automation system (BAS) projects. This position manages project schedules, budgets, field resources, technical documentation, and commissioning activities from planning through completion.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate building automation and HVAC controls projects, including planning, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
Manage project schedules, labor allocation, material requirements, budgets, and financial performance.
Review project documentation, technical drawings, system requirements, and installation plans.
Coordinate project activities with engineering teams, field technicians, subcontractors, and customers.
Prepare and maintain project submittals, installation documentation, and operations and maintenance manuals.
Monitor project expenditures, labor costs, and resource utilization using project management and ERP systems.
Identify scope modifications, document changes, and coordinate change orders.
Oversee field staffing requirements, manpower forecasting, and technician assignments.
Review project progress, financial reports, and quality control documentation.
Coordinate building automation system testing, commissioning, and operational verification.
Maintain project safety documentation and monitor compliance with applicable safety requirements.
Track project time records, expenses, and other required administrative documentation.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience as a Smart Building Project Manager managing building automation systems (BAS), building controls, or HVAC controls projects.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and related mechanical system principles.
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for project tracking and reporting.
Experience using PlanGrid for construction project documentation and coordination.
Experience with field manpower planning, labor forecasting, and resource management.
Experience managing project scope, change orders, budgets, and project financials.
Experience using building automation system (BAS) engineering software.
Basic knowledge of IT networks and communication protocols used in building automation systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, control diagrams, and job-related safety documentation.