Mission Critical Project Manager - Automated Logic

Global Strategic Accounts – Mission Critical Project Manager This role is for a high-level project leader who can step into high-risk, high-visibility work and drive predictable delivery in safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance. Key Responsibilities Serve as an extension of ALC leadership, driving consistent project governance, execution standards, and customer experience across assigned projects. Lead execution of large, complex, multi-million-dollar building automation programs, ensuring alignment to contract requirements, schedule milestones, and stakeholder expectations. Own project financial performance, including budget management, EAC development, forecasting cadence, cost controls, and margin protection. Develop and execute revenue recognition, billing, and cash-collection strategies in coordination with finance and branch leadership. Establish project strategy and control plans (scope, schedule, quality, safety), including risk identification, mitigation, change control, and recovery planning. Act as the primary escalation point for customers, general contractors, and internal leadership; drive timely decisions and clear communications. Align cross‑functional teams (engineering, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning) to deliver coordinated execution and issue resolution. Step into challenged or high-risk projects and lead stabilization/turnaround efforts, including schedule re-baselining and stakeholder re-alignment. Establish and enforce best practices in project documentation, reporting, meetings, and executive communications. Lead resource planning and deployment in coordination with regional and branch leadership to support critical path activities. Provide leadership through critical phases such as mobilization, first‑of‑kind start‑ups, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and customer turnover. Mentor and develop project managers and field leadership through coaching, standard work, and lessons learned. Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. 5+ years of progressive experience in project management, field engineering, estimating or sales within building automation/controls, HVAC controls, or mission‑critical/data center environments. At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Clean and valid driver’s license. Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment above 8 feet and lifting items up to 50 lbs. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in HVAC (Building Automation Controls), Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. 3+ years of building automation-specific project management experience. Advanced capability in project financial management, forecasting, cost‑to‑complete (EAC), and margin improvement. Proven success managing complex stakeholder environments, including owners, general contractors, commissioning agents, and national/global accounts. Experience leading cross‑functional teams and aligning field/engineering execution to a single integrated plan. Demonstrated experience supporting mission‑critical facilities (e.g., data centers, healthcare, high‑availability industrial environments). Working knowledge of commissioning and integrated systems testing processes (e.g., L3–L5), including readiness planning and turnover documentation. Experience with ALC building automation platforms, including WebCTRL, and familiarity with controls architecture, networks, and integration concepts. Track record of project recovery/turnaround, including schedule compression, claim/change management, and executive‑level reporting. Leadership experience mentoring and developing project managers and field leaders. Professional certification(s) such as PMP, PMI‑SP, or equivalent strongly preferred. Pay Range $64,500.00 – $129,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. Other Compensation Short‑term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. Benefits Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives. Retirement Benefits. Time off and Leave: paid vacation up to 15 days, paid sick up to 5 days, paid personal up to 5 days, paid holidays up to 13 days, birth and adoption leave, parental leave, family and medical leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, military leave, purchased vacation. Disability: Short‑term and long‑term disability. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Tax‑Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account. Tuition Assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr