Building Automation Project Manager

Job Description

Building Automation Project Manager (BAS/Controls) - Louisville, KY

$100,000 to $110,000 base salary plus commission | Full-time, direct hire | Louisville, KY area

About the Role

Kodiak is partnering with an established mechanical contractor to hire a Building Automation Project Manager in the Louisville area. You’ll own building automation, BAS controls, renovation, and retrofit projects of $1M and up, from kickoff through final turnover.

This is not a desk-only PM job. You’ll split your time between active jobsites and the office. In the field, you’ll see what’s happening, solve problems, and keep crews and subcontractors aligned. In the office, you’ll handle billing, planning, and documentation. If you’re the kind of Project Manager who would rather walk the job than read about it in a report, this role was built for you.

What You’ll Do

• Run building automation and controls renovation and retrofit projects from startup through closeout
• Own the full picture on $1M+ projects: scope, schedule, budget, billing, and documentation
• Spend regular time on active jobsites to track progress, assess field conditions, and resolve issues quickly
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate project teams throughout execution
• Coordinate BAS and controls work with mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and other trades
• Spot risks, scope gaps, field conflicts, and schedule concerns early and drive them to resolution
• Serve as the main point of contact for customers and build relationships that lead to repeat work
• Deliver an organized closeout and a clean handoff at turnover

What You Bring

• Project management experience in building automation, controls, mechanical, HVAC, or a closely related field
• Experience managing renovation or retrofit projects valued at $1M or more (required)
• A track record of managing subcontractors and coordinating project teams
• Hands-on experience with project billing and financial management
• Strong communication skills with customers, field crews, subcontractors, and internal teams
• A field-first management style and willingness to be on jobsites regularly
• Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 (preferred, not required)

Not a Controls PM Yet? You Should Still Apply.

Direct building automation experience is a plus, but it isn’t required. If you’ve managed mechanical or HVAC renovation and retrofit projects, your experience with scope, schedules, subs, and budgets translates directly to this work.

Why This Role

• Competitive base salary of $100,000 to $110,000 plus commission
• Ownership of substantial projects, not just pieces of them
• Real visibility into field execution, subcontractor performance, and customer needs
• A chance to grow into building automation and controls, one of the fastest-growing areas in commercial building work

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kodiak Labor Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.