Controls Manager
Short Role Summary
About the Organisation
Role Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations across projects, service, and commissioning teams
- Manage regional delivery performance including scheduling, resourcing, and quality assurance
- Own financial performance of the division, including P&L accountability, revenue tracking, and cost control
- Develop and mentor team leads, project managers, and engineers
- Strengthen client relationships and support business development activity where required
- Ensure projects meet contractual, technical, and safety requirements
- Drive process improvements across delivery, reporting, and project lifecycle management
- Coordinate with senior leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and growth planning
- Oversee subcontractors and vendor performance
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management within the team
Required Experience and Skills
- 10+ years' experience within building automation or HVAC controls
- Proven management experience leading operations, projects, or service teams
- Strong financial literacy including P&L management, revenue forecasting, and margin control
- Solid technical understanding of BMS/BAS systems and HVAC controls
- Experience delivering projects in commercial, healthcare, life sciences, or similar sectors
- Strong communication and leadership capability across technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to balance operational delivery with commercial objectives
Additional or Desirable Experience
- Experience scaling or improving operational processes within a controls business
- Exposure to multi-site or regional team management
- Background in both project delivery and service operations
- Familiarity with contract negotiation or commercial frameworks
Location, Travel, and Working Pattern
Greater Boston area. Some regional travel may be required based on project and client needs.
Call to Action
If you are an experienced operations leader within building automation or HVAC controls seeking a role with real ownership and long-term impact, we would be interested in speaking with you.
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