BMS Project Manager

  • Mantis Innovation
  • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Full Time

The BMS Project Manager is the end-to-end owner of Building Management System (BMS) project delivery across assigned regions. You will lead complex, multi-stakeholder controls integration efforts in commercial and mission-critical environments-primarily data centers-while ensuring that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the highest standards of safety and quality.

Essential Functions

  • Lead BMS project lifecycle: scope, procurement, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, commissioning, and close-out.
  • Own $6-10M in project revenue annually.
  • Ensure milestone delivery, punch list closure, documentation handoff, and system commissioning.
  • Manage general contractor relationships, worksite coordination, and field communications.
  • Track project budgets, schedule forecasts, and support financial reporting in partnership with internal finance.
  • Serve as the primary project contact for customers, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Coordinate with Controls Technicians and subcontractors on daily work scopes, installation quality, and safety compliance.
  • Escalate workforce constraints or GC issues to the BMS Operations Manager.
  • Participate in project meetings with GCs, customers, and internal departments.
  • Collaborate with the BMS Engineering team on system design questions, documentation revisions, and engineered drawing updates.
  • Support Change Orders by helping scope, price, and approve updated design or software elements in coordination with Sales Engineers and Engineering.
  • Align with Procurement and Engineering to ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.
  • Ensure field changes and as-built updates are captured accurately for documentation.
  • Conduct system checkouts, point-to-point testing, and oversee final commissioning of BMS systems.
  • Identify risks or integration challenges early and lead solutions with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of project management experience in BAS/BMS Controls, low-voltage systems, or building automation
  • Strong working knowledge of BMS platforms such as Tridium Niagara, Distech Controls, or similar
  • Proven ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, control schematics, and construction documents
  • Familiar with conduit installation practices (EMT, IMC) and data center or critical facility environments
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore)
  • PMP certification preferred

Competencies

  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordination across diverse teams
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, especially in live or high-risk environments
  • Ability to lead field teams, provide direction, and hold stakeholders accountable without direct authority
  • Comfortable working in construction settings, including use of ladders, lifts, and navigating confined spaces
  • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and comply with jobsite safety protocols
  • Detail-oriented with a hands-on mindset and proactive approach to project execution

$100,000 - $130,000 a year

Job ID: 487823018
Originally Posted on: 8/2/2025

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