Controls Project Manager

Controls Project Manager – Grand Rapids, MI – Building Automation & HVACAbout the Opportunity

A leading Building Automation & HVAC integration firm is seeking a motivated
Controls Project Manager to oversee BAS and temperature controls projects across the Grand Rapids region.

This role is ideal for an experienced Project Manager—or a high-performing Controls Technician/Specialist who is readyto step confidently into project management. You’ll take ownership of client communication, schedules, budgets, and project delivery while coordinating teams across engineering, field staff, and subcontractors.

• Title: Controls Project Manager
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 DOE (flexible for strong experience)
• Bonus: Discretionary
• Employment: Full Time
• Requirements: Background check & drug screen

• Lead HVAC and building controls projects from kickoff to closeout—scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Serve as the main client liaison; manage expectations and proactively resolve issues.
• Develop estimates, track project financials, and coordinate material procurement.
• Plan labor resources, manage subcontractors, and support technicians and engineering teams.
• Perform routine site visits, quality checks, and verify adherence to drawings, specs, codes, and safety.
• Identify potential risks early and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines.
• Manage full project turnover including documentation, final inspections, and client handoff.

• Experience as a Project Manager in BAS/HVAC—or a Controls Technician/Specialist ready to move into PM work.
• Strong communication, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams and manage several projects concurrently.
• Familiar with controls submittals, sequences of operation, and construction-site best practices.
• Technology environment includes:
  Alerton, Nova, Trend
  ; service exposure to
  Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Trane, Carrier, Tridium
  .

• Competitive Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 DOE (flexible for the right candidate)
• Medical (including HSA options), Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Company laptop and phone (stipend or direct coverage)
• Paid vacation and holidays

• Project Types: Retrofit, Service, Design-Build, New Construction
• Delivery: Owner-Direct and Plan & Spec
• Solutions: BAS & Temperature Controls, System Integration, Lighting Controls, Energy Management,Access Control, Industrial Process, Installation & Emergency Services, Managed Services

If you thrive in environments where you lead teams, manage details, and deliver high-quality BAS projects on time and on budget,this Grand Rapids–based role offers strong career growth and a stable long-term home in the building automation industry.