Project Manager - Building Automation

Precision Control Systems (“Precision”), a Hill Group (“Hill”) member company, is looking for a project manager to manage complex building automation projects, primarily for public entities in Illinois and Indiana. The project manager would work with the team to provide management and oversight of up to $7M in building automation projects. The project manager is responsible for assisting the construction team in all aspects of the building automation design and controls installation of a project, contributing to a supportive, safe, and on-time completion that is within budget.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Understand engineering concepts regarding mechanical and electrical controls, including MEP Coordination; ability to value engineer opportunities to better serve the customer


• Comprehend construction design drawings and specifications


• Assist internal team in the solicitation and contracting of subcontractors.


• Review plans and specifications and gain understanding of HVAC design intent


• Develop and maintain a project schedule and coordinate needs with the project team


• Manage delivery of equipment and materials to the job sites


• Participate in preconstruction planning and MEP coordination meetings.


• Responsible for all project communication with architect, engineers, owners, and other contractors including RFI’s, Change Orders and Submittals


• Coordinate with engineers, electricians, and programming technicians


• Document project events that impact the schedule, scope of work, and project efficiency


• Work with internal team to track job costs and project monthly billings


• Manage participation in the commissioning process and track close-out items until completion


• Collect and verify field mark-ups and review with engineers for creation of as-builts


• Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment compliant with company regulations


• Responsible for final resolution of conflicts


• Perform all other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related major is required or equivalent work experience


• Work experience operating within mechanical, electrical, general contractor, or other construction management experience preferred


• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Other Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to mentor and teach others.


• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines


• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems in complex technical environments


• Demonstrated confidence and expertise in dealing with all levels of client contact


• Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations


• Requires great attention to detail, accuracy, an ability to prioritize and multi-task


• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; maintain a professional attitude with strong customer service skills


• Must be dependable, organized, and self-motivated with excellent time management and coordination skills; possess personal motivation and a positive work ethic with high integrity