Building Automation Project Manager
Building Automation Project Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Up to $130,000 (DOE)
Experience Level: 3+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Flexible / Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Building Automation Project Manager to lead the delivery of multi-million-dollar BAS projects across the Chicago area. This role sits at the center of some of the most complex and mission-critical facilities in the market-including large commercial buildings, hospitals, and data centers.
You'll oversee projects from award through closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams of technicians, engineers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. While this is not a hands-on technical role, a strong technical understanding of BAS and Tridium Niagara is essential to confidently manage scope, risk, and performance.
This position offers a clear and guaranteed progression path into Program Management or Operations leadership, making it ideal for someone ready to step beyond individual project ownership and into broader strategic responsibility.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage multiple multi-million-dollar Building Automation projects simultaneously
- Own full project lifecycle delivery: planning, execution, financial control, and closeout
- Lead and coordinate teams of BAS technicians, design engineers, and project managers
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and change orders
- Ensure scope is clearly defined, managed, and communicated throughout delivery
- Leverage technicalBAS knowledge to:
- Review designs and submittals
- Identify risks early
- Support technical decision-making
- Oversee commissioning, handover, and client acceptance
- Support team development, mentoring junior PMs and technical staff
- Contribute to process improvement, standardization, and operational excellence initiatives
What We're Looking For
Required Experience & Skills
- 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager in Building Automation, Controls, or related MEP systems
- Proven track record managing large, complex, multi-million-dollar projects
- Strong understanding of Building Automation Systems (HVAC controls, integration, commissioning)
- Working knowledge of Tridium Niagara (architecture, capabilities, terminology)
- Experience managing technicians and coordinating technical delivery teams
- Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Nice-to-Have (Not Required)
- PMP or similar project management certification
- Experience transitioning into program or operations leadership roles
- Exposure to healthcare or data center environments
Career Progression (Guaranteed)
We invest heavily in leadership development and provide a defined path forward:
- Project Manager
- Program Manager
- Operations Leadership
Advancement is performance-driven, transparent, and supported through mentorship and executive visibility.
Why Join Us
- Lead high-profile, technically challenging projects that truly matter
- Join a scaling organization with long-term stability and ambition
- Earn up to $130K, with clear opportunities for financial growth
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Strong collaboration with top-tier engineers and technicians
- A culture focused on accountability, trust, and career longevity
Location
This role is based in Chicago, IL, with a flexible, hybrid approach to on-site and remote work depending on project needs.
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