BAS Controls Project Manager - Up to $130K

Location: Houston, TX
Salary: Up to $130,000 annually, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time
Employment Type: Direct Hire

Lead Commercial Building Automation Projects

LINK Staffing is recruiting an experienced BAS Controls Project Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established commercial HVAC and building automation company in Houston.

This position will manage Building Automation System projects from planning and estimating through installation, commissioning and final closeout.

You will be responsible for project schedules, labor planning, materials, financial performance, customer communication and coordination between field technicians, subcontractors and internal teams.

This is not a general construction Project Manager position. Direct experience with Building Automation Systems, DDC controls or commercial HVAC controls is required.

Job Highlights

• Earn up to $130,000 annually, based on experience

• Direct-hire opportunity

• Full-time Houston position

• Manage BAS projects from concept through completion

• Oversee project schedules, labor, materials and financial performance

• Prepare estimates and manage change-order work

• Work directly with customers, technicians and controls leadership

• Opportunity to support the continued growth of a commercial controls operation

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan options

• Long-term career growth

What You’ll Own

• Manage assigned Building Automation System projects from initial planning through completion

• Develop project schedules, budgets, labor plans and material requirements

• Coordinate technicians, subcontractors, vendors, customers and internal departments

• Prepare estimates for BAS construction projects and change orders

• Track project costs, labor usage, materials and financial performance

• Identify technical, financial and scheduling risks before they affect project results

• Lead project meetings and provide clear status updates

• Ensure required equipment, materials and manpower are available

• Manage multiple projects and customer relationships simultaneously

• Review project drawings, specifications, sequences and control requirements

• Support system commissioning, troubleshooting and project closeout

• Address field issues and coordinate corrective action

• Maintain accurate project documentation

• Support customer meetings, sales efforts and business-development activities when needed

• Help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule and within budget

• Build long-term relationships with customers, contractors and project partners

Required Experience

• At least five years of experience in Building Automation Systems, DDC controls or commercial HVAC controls

• Project management experience within the BAS or controls industry

• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules and customer relationships

• Experience estimating BAS projects, labor, equipment or change-order work

• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC and building control systems

• Knowledge of electrical controls, control sequences and project documentation

• Ability to manage project budgets, labor, materials and financial performance

• Strong leadership, organization and decision-making skills

• Excellent customer communication and relationship-management abilities

• Ability to recognize and escalate project risks quickly

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management tools

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to Houston-area jobsites as required

Preferred Technical Experience

Candidates do not need experience with every platform or system listed below.

• Niagara or Tridium

• Automated Logic Controls

• Distech Controls

• Siemens or comparable BAS platforms

• BACnet and system integration

• Commercial chillers and boilers

• Air handlers and VAV systems

• Energy management

• Building commissioning

• System diagnostics and troubleshooting

• Controls programming

• BAS construction estimating

• Large or multi-scope controls projects

Experience That Will Stand Out

• Managing a sizeable portfolio of BAS projects

• Responsibility for project profit and loss

• Managing labor forecasts and technician utilization

• Leading larger or technically complex controls projects

• Estimating new construction and retrofit BAS work

• Managing change orders and scope revisions

• Experience coordinating controls work with mechanical, electrical and general contractors

• Supporting BAS sales or account-management activities

• Developing junior Project Managers or field technicians

• Managing customer relationships from project award through closeout

Who May Be a Good Fit

This opportunity may be a strong match if you are currently working as a:

• BAS Project Manager

• Controls Project Manager

• Building Automation Project Manager

• Senior BAS Technician with project leadership experience

• Controls Engineer with project-management responsibilities

• BAS Estimator or Assistant Project Manager ready for greater responsibility

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers responsibility for the complete BAS project lifecycle rather than a narrowly administrative Project Manager position.

You will combine controls knowledge, estimating, project financial management, scheduling, field coordination and customer leadership. The position is well suited for someone who understands both the technical and business sides of commercial building automation.

Compensation will be based on your BAS experience, project portfolio, estimating ability, financial responsibility, technical knowledge and record of successfully completing controls projects.

This is a direct-hire position. The selected candidate will become an employee of the client company rather than working on a temporary or temp-to-hire assignment.

Apply through LINK Staffing for confidential consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss their project experience, compensation expectations and the hiring process.