Building Controls Project Manager
Portland, OR - USA
Job Summary
This is not a traditional PM rolewere looking for someone who understands how BMS systems 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 SCADA Ignition / PLCs enabling effective coordination between engineering field technicians and clients. The PM is responsible for protecting margin preventing scope creep and ensuring technically sound project execution.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of BMS controls systems sequences of operation and platform capabilities (e.g. PLCs SCADA Ignition)
- Effectively partners with engineering and field teams by understanding controls architecture system integration and commissioning workflows
- 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 and documentation 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 technical requirements while maintaining financial and contractual alignment
- Partner with Controls Engineers and Technicians to ensure accurate interpretation of sequences of operation and system design
- Maintain working knowledge of BMS platforms (e.g. SCADA Ignition) controls networks (BACnet Modbus) and system integrations
- Review project scope to ensure alignment with controls deliverables graphics programming and commissioning requirements
- Support issue resolution by understanding basic troubleshooting of BMS systems and common field challenges
- Act as a bridge between technical teams and clients by translating controls concepts into clear project updates
- Develop and maintain project budgets schedules and forecasts across all phases
- Own change order identification pricing and approval to ensure full scope recovery
- Track and manage project financial performance while understanding technical scope drivers such as controls hardware integration complexity and commissioning efforts
- Communicate project status risks and financial performance to clients and internal leadership
- Execute project closeout including financial reconciliation and final documentation
- 3-7 years of BMS project management experience in construction controls or technical systems
- Demonstrates working knowledge of BMS controls systems sequences of operation and platform capabilities (e.g. SCADA Ignition PLCs)
- Experience managing project budgets forecasts and financial performance
- Ability to read and interpret contracts construction documents and technical project plans
- Work environment: Hybrid role across office and field environments supporting active construction and retrofit projects
- Physical requirements:
- Sitting standing and occasional site visits
- Ability to review field conditions and coordinate with site teams
- Schedule expectations:
- Standard working hours with project-driven variability
- Travel required based on project portfolio
This position description describes the general nature and level of work expected for this role. It is not intended to be a complete list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications. Responsibilities may change based on business needs client demands system changes or economic conditions. Employees are expected to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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