Controls Manager

Job Description

Nationwide Search | 30 min West of Tampa
$98,000-$122,000+ | Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
Controls Manager
West-Central Florida | Gulf Coast Region
Lead the Team Building Equipment Behind America’s Most Critical Facilities.


Ready to relocate for a leadership role with real upside?


We’ve partnered with a rapidly growing manufacturer of custom-engineered HVAC, pumping, power distribution, and fluid handling systems supporting hospitals, data centers, industrial facilities, infrastructure, commercial buildings, and mission-critical projects across North America.


This company has grown from $30M to $120M in revenue over the last three years and continues investing in people, products, process improvement, and a modern 75,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. This is not a maintenance-mode controls role. It is a chance to lead, build, improve, and help scale a high-impact department.


On-site position in the West-Central Florida / Gulf Coast region. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates outside the region.


Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
$98,000-$122,000+ based on experience
Fast-growing, established manufacturer
Modern 75,000 sq. ft. facility
Lead a controls department during major growth
Influence standards, processes, design, testing, and execution
Strong support from senior leadership
Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
Long-term leadership growth potential


What You’ll Do
• Lead engineering activity within the Controls department, including design, programming, testing, standards, procedures, and execution.
• Provide direction on control system architecture, documentation, and software architecture.
• Manage department workload, staffing assignments, schedules, project progress, and resource planning.
• Support control panel design, PLC programming, testing, field commissioning, and start-up when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean, 5S, visual management, KPIs, and department performance.
• Partner with Procurement, Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to meet customer commitments.
• Coach, train, develop, and hold team members accountable while building a high-performance culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, UL standards, safety practices, and company procedures.


What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
Strong controls, electrical wiring, troubleshooting, technical assembly, and PLC programming background.
Experience with IDEC, Allen Bradley, GE, JCI, Carrier, Robert Shaw, Landis & Gyr, CSI, or similar systems.
Knowledge of UL standards, electrical codes, control panels, and safety requirements.
Strong leadership, planning, communication, and decision-making skills.
Experience managing people, schedules, performance, and cross-functional priorities.
Familiarity with CAD, MS Office, and manufacturing systems.


Experienced candidates only. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States. No current or future employment sponsorship is available.


Why You’ll Love Living Here
Enjoy Florida’s Gulf Coast lifestyle with warm weather, beaches, boating, outdoor recreation, professional sports, great restaurants, and access to one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Southeast.


Ready for Your Next Challenge?
If you want to lead controls engineering for a growing manufacturer building equipment that matters, we’d love to hear from you.


Please submit a resume for consideration. Only qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Salary is dependent on experience.


All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.


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If you’d like to learn more about Manufacturing or Engineering opportunities, contact Ross DeRosier with gpac.


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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.