Building Controls Project Manager - Mission Critical
McCarthy Building Companies·Full Time·Posted September 28, 2026
- Location
- Traveling
- Pay
- $103k – $142k
Lead BMS and EPMS delivery for mission-critical commercial projects with extensive travel across the continental U.S.
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Project managers nationally
$146k–$190k
Middle half of 112 posted jobs, last 12 months
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This job’s pay is below the middle half.
What comes with it
- Per diem eligible
- National travel
Job Summary
McCarthy Building Companies is seeking a site-based Building Controls Project Manager to lead controls planning, coordination, installation, commissioning, and delivery for mission-critical construction projects. The position manages Building Management Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems while coordinating owners, commissioning agents, vendors, and subcontractors.
Project Details
This role supports mission-critical commercial facilities and controls systems, including BMS and EPMS installations, start-up, testing, balancing, and commissioning. The position requires extensive travel to project sites throughout the continental United States.
Responsibilities
- Manage controls design integration, contract document reviews, subcontractor coordination, and field implementation.
- Coordinate controls commissioning with the owner, commissioning agent, vendors, and controls subcontractors.
- Support schedules for controls start-up, testing, balancing, system checkout, and commissioning activities.
- Review controls materials and equipment before installation and monitor installation and start-up progress.
- Coordinate vendor installation and operational verification, equipment controls, submittals, and system reviews.
- Report project progress and represent the company in owner meetings.
- Support preconstruction planning for controls scopes on mission-critical projects.
Required Experience
- At least 7 years of construction, controls design, or controls coordination experience.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering preferred.
- Mission-critical construction experience highly preferred.
- Working knowledge of construction and design practices, mechanical and plumbing systems, and medium- and low-voltage electrical systems.
- Experience with controls subcontracts and subcontractors.
Compensation and Benefits
For California locations, the salary range is $113,500-$141,900. For Colorado locations, the estimated salary range is $103,200-$129,000. Bonus eligibility and travel subsistence may be available under company guidelines.
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What similar roles post
Project managers nationally
$146k–$190k
Middle half of 112 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is below the middle half.
Building Controls Project Manager - Mission Critical