Project Manager BAS & Controls Installation

Location: Columbia South Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: MondayFriday 7:00 AM 4:30 PM
Salary: $100000 $135000 per year
Travel: Local travel around Columbia with occasional statewide travel (up to 2 hours)

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a leading building automation and controls company specializing in the design installation and integration of advanced BAS solutions for commercial industrial and mission-critical facilities. This organization delivers complex controls projects that improve building efficiency reliability and operational performance.

The company works in high-security and live environments where projects require detailed coordination strong field execution and expertise in building automation systems HVAC controls and commissioning.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager BAS & Controls Installation to oversee building automation and controls installation projects from kickoff through commissioning. This role is responsible for managing field crews subcontractors vendors schedules job costs materials and customer coordination.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of BAS/DDC controls HVAC systems and construction project execution and is comfortable managing work in secure active environments requiring phased installations shutdown coordination and strict access requirements.

• Manage BAS and controls installation projects from initial kickoff through startup and commissioning
• Coordinate field crews subcontractors vendors and internal operations teams
• Plan and execute projects in live environments including phased work off-hours and night shifts when required
• Track project schedules budgets job costs materials and change orders
• Oversee submittals installation sequencing startup activities and system commissioning
• Ensure compliance with security safety and facility access requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers general contractors representatives and inspectors
• Monitor project progress and resolve field issues to maintain schedules and quality standards
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting

• 5 years of project management experience in BAS controls electrical HVAC or mechanical systems
• Strong understanding of DDC controls installation and HVAC systems
• Experience managing installation projects in complex or live environments
• Proven ability to coordinate shutdowns phased construction and restricted-access work
• Experience with BAS platforms such as Niagara Siemens Johnson Controls Honeywell or Schneider
• Strong field leadership communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; ERP/project management software experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain required federal badging/security clearance
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

• Competitive salary: $100000$135000 annually
• Performance bonus potential
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement plan options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Long-term career opportunity with a growing controls organization

• Field-based project management role supporting BAS and controls installation projects
• Work performed in commercial industrial and high-security facilities
• Combination of office coordination and onsite project oversight
• Collaborative environment working with technicians contractors customers and facility teams
• Opportunity to lead complex automation projects from installation through completion and commissioning