Building Controls Project Manager
Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
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Job Summary
About Mantis
We help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy facility operations and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facilityfrom planning and design to field execution and long-term asset managementacross commercial and industrial portfolios data centers and complex mechanical systems.
Our work spans four core areas: Building Controls Energy Efficiency Energy Advisory and Facility Managementcovering HVAC/mechanical optimization BMS/BAS and EPMS controls lighting system upgrades energy brokerage roofing and building envelope assessments construction management and more.
Whether youre in sales engineering construction/project management field operations corporate or technology youll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance.
This is not a traditional PM rolewere looking for someone who understands how BMS systems actually work not just how to manage a schedule.
The BMS Project Manager ensures projects stay on budget on schedule and within contract by managing risk tracking financial performance and controlling change orders. This role requires a strong understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) controls infrastructure and platforms such as Tridium Niagara and Distech Controls enabling effective coordination between engineering field technicians subcontractors and clients. The PM is responsible for protecting margin preventing scope creep and ensuring technically sound project execution from design through commissioning and closeout.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of BMS controls systems sequences of operation and platform capabilities (e.g. Tridium Niagara Distech Controls)
- Effectively partners with engineering and field teams by understanding controls architecture system integration commissioning workflows and documentation requirements
- 99% of project gross margin achieved vs. sold margin
- 90% of identified scope changes captured as approved change orders
- 90% of project milestones achieved on or before planned dates
- Monthly forecast accuracy within /- 5% of actual financial performance
- 100% of project financials contracts commissioning documentation and closeout deliverables maintained accurately and submitted on time
- Demonstrates accountability ownership and sound judgment in project execution
- Manage BMS projects from contract award through closeout ensuring alignment with controls design system architecture client requirements and contractual commitments
- Lead project execution across scope procurement scheduling subcontractor coordination commissioning and closeout activities
- Partner with Controls Engineers and Technicians to ensure accurate interpretation of sequences of operation system design intent and field implementation requirements
- Maintain working knowledge of BMS platforms and controllers including Tridium Niagara and Distech Controls along with common integration protocols such as BACnet and Modbus
- Review project scope to ensure alignment with controls deliverables programming graphics commissioning and turnover requirements
- Coordinate with technicians subcontractors engineering and procurement teams to ensure timely execution and delivery of project milestones
- Support issue resolution by understanding common BMS troubleshooting challenges integration risks commissioning activities and field constraints
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and clients by translating controls concepts into clear project updates and expectations
- Develop and maintain project budgets schedules forecasts and resource plans across all project phases
- Own change order identification pricing and approval to ensure full scope recovery and margin protection
- Track and manage project financial performance while understanding technical scope drivers such as controls hardware integration complexity commissioning effort and labor utilization
- Coordinate and oversee commissioning activities system checkouts and point-to-point testing performed by engineering and field teams
- Communicate project status risks financial performance and escalation items to clients contractors and internal leadership
- Execute project closeout including financial reconciliation as-built documentation commissioning signoff and final turnover packages
- 5 years of project management experience in BAS/BMS Controls Building Automation low-voltage systems or related technical construction environments
- Demonstrates working knowledge of BMS platforms (e.g. Tridium Niagara Distech Controls) controls architecture and common integration protocols (BACnet Modbus)
- Experience managing project budgets forecasts schedules and overall financial performance
- Proven ability to read and interpret contracts electrical drawings control schematics construction documents and technical project plans
- Familiarity with commissioning processes controls networks and building automation infrastructure
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software
- PMP certification preferred
- Work environment: Hybrid role across office and field environments supporting active construction retrofit and mission-critical projects
- Physical requirements:
- Sitting standing and walking active jobsites
- Ability to review field conditions and coordinate with site teams
- Ability to navigate construction environments while complying with site safety requirements
- Standard working hours with project-driven variability
- Travel required based on project portfolio
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Patriot Energy Group, a division of Mantis Innovation, is one of the largest and fastest growing retail electricity and natural gas management firms operating in all competitive markets throughout the United States. As a client-side energy broker/advisor, we work closely with our clie ... View more
