Controls Project Manager – Grand Rapids, MI – Building Automation & HVAC

About 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 ready to 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.

Position Details

• 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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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.

What’s Offered

• 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

Markets & Work Types

• Industries: Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Government/Municipal, Industrial, Higher Education
• 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.