Building Automation Project Manager

Building Automation Project Manager (BAS / HVAC Controls)

Location: Westmont, IL – Chicago Western Suburbs
Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 Base Salary + 15% Bonus (Maximum Total Compensation: $150,000)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 1–2 Days Per Week in Office

Position Overview

A rapidly growing Building Automation Systems (BAS) integrator is seeking an experienced Building Automation Project Manager to oversee commercial building automation and HVAC controls projects throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

This opportunity offers a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career advancement with an established organization experiencing significant growth.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing building automation controls projects, coordinating field technicians and subcontractors, overseeing budgets and schedules, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage building automation and HVAC controls projects from initiation through completion.
• Oversee project budgets, scheduling, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate field technicians, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project progress, financial performance, and deliverables.
• Ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, installation, programming, and commissioning teams.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and financial reports.
• Support successful project closeout and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Building Automation Controls Project Management experience.
• Direct experience managing Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), or HVAC controls projects.
• Strong understanding of building automation systems, controls integration, and commercial HVAC applications.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Strong client communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work in the Westmont, IL office 1–2 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Automated Logic, Tridium, or similar BAS platforms.
• Familiarity with BACnet, LonWorks, Niagara, and DDC controls.
• Experience managing building automation projects in commercial, healthcare, educational, industrial, or data center environments.
• Background in mechanical systems, HVAC controls, or building automation engineering.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000–$130,000 annually.
• Bonus: 15% bonus opportunity.
• Maximum Total Compensation: $150,000 annually, including bonus.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Health benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional certification opportunities.
• Disability coverage and family life insurance options.
• Virtual healthcare appointments and counseling services.
• Professional development, cross-training, and advancement opportunities.

Work Location

Westmont, Illinois, serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.

Hybrid schedule requiring 1–2 days per week in the office.

Experience Requirement

Candidates must have direct Building Automation Controls Project Management experience. General construction project management experience without building automation or HVAC controls project management does not meet the position requirements.