Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Setpoint Systems Corporationcollaborative solutions. unmatched training.Operations Manager

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Compensation: $95K-$115K + Performance Incentives | Commensurate with Experience

About the Opportunity

Since 1983, Setpoint Systems Corporation has been the gold standard for systems integration in the Rocky Mountain Region. With over 4,000 systems installed, our legacy is rock-solid—but our future is even bigger. We are currently scaling at a rapid pace and are looking for a high-energy, Operations Manager to help lead our dynamic project teams into the next era of building automation.

Working hand-in-hand as a key partner to our Chief Executive Officer, this role is the bridge between executive operational strategy and ground-level execution. If you are a structured leader who thrives in the field, loves optimizing project workflows, and is ready to develop a high-performing technical team, you belong here.

Key ResponsibilitiesField Leadership & Project Execution

• Daily Operations: Oversee day-to-day activities of the project execution team, including controls engineers, field technicians, and installers, ensuring all projects progress smoothly.

• Project Scheduling & Labor Allocation: Manage and optimize complex, master labor schedules to balance resource capacity across multiple concurrent projects.

• Lifecycle Management: Lead project kick-offs, progress reviews, and field checkouts to guarantee installations are completed on time, within budget, and to engineering specifications.

• Subcontractor Management: Oversee subcontractor selection, negotiate field contracts, monitor performance, and ensure strict compliance with quality and safety standards.

Project Financials & Change Management

• Job Costing & Profitability: Monitor real-time project financial health; track labor hours and material consumption against budgets to protect and maximize project gross margins.

• Engineering Re-estimates: Work closely with engineering and the COO to execute timely project re-estimates and keep budgets aligned with field realities.

• Change Order Management: Identify out-of-scope field variances, estimate labor/material impacts, and aggressively manage change order documentation and approvals.

Process Excellence & Quality Control

• Workflow Optimization: Implement standardized processes for project documentation, startup, and turnover to improve operational efficiency and scalability.

• Postmortem & Closeout: Lead comprehensive project postmortems and closeout meetings, documenting lessons learned to drive continuous engineering and operational improvement.

• Trade Coordination: Serve as a key point of contact for mechanical contractors, general contractors, and electrical trades on active jobsites to resolve conflicts proactively.

Team Mentorship & Technical Training

• Workforce Development: Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and career development pathways for technicians and field staff.

• Training Execution: Facilitate technical training programs to upskill internal staff on advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS), safety protocols, and Setpoint standard operating procedures.

What We’re Looking ForRequired Experience & Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls, field installation, or mechanical project management.

• Proven track record of managing field operations, scheduling labor, and leading technical teams (engineers, technicians, and installers).

• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, DDC functionality, and mechanical/electrical construction drawings.

• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in project job costing, tracking labor variances, and managing change orders.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations on site and coordinate effectively across construction trades.

• An associate degree or bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical/electrical engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Who You Are

• An Execution Specialist: You excel at turning high-level operational strategies into structured, actionable project plans.

• A Natural Problem Solver: You handle field surprises with calm, decisive action, moving quickly to keep projects on track.

• Accountable & Driven: You take ultimate ownership of project deadlines, safety, and financial margins.

• A People Developer: You take pride in mentoring junior technicians and building a collaborative, disciplined team culture.

• Adaptable: You are energized by a fast-growing environment and pivot easily when job site priorities shift.

• Aligned: You are ready to partner closely with the COO to build a scalable, gold-standard operations department.

Compensation & Benefits

Setpoint Systems Corporation offers a highly competitive compensation package tailored to experience:

• $90K-$115K

• Performance-based project/operational incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) match

• Company vehicle/allowance and fuel card

• Unmatched opportunities for professional growth and upward mobility within an expanding company

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter detailing their field leadership style and experience managing BAS projects. We look forward to meeting the leader who will help drive our operations to the next level.

Setpoint Systems Corporation — Since 1983

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