Project Manager – Building Automation
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Our client seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead automation projects from initiation through closeout. This role requires a strong technical foundation in building automation, along with proven experience managing project schedules, financials, customer coordination, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage full project lifecycle and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery
- Lead and mentor engineering teams, providing technical oversight and quality assurance
- Develop and maintain Microsoft Project schedules with clear dependencies and deliverables
- Monitor project margin, proactively manage scope changes, and forecast financial outcomes
- Prepare and manage project financial reporting, cost projections, cash flow, and invoicing
- Draft and track change orders, and oversee procurement processes
- Coordinate directly with customers, serving as the primary commercial point of contact
- Lead regular project meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Enforce engineering standards and ensure adherence to quality plans
- Identify project risks and lead mitigation strategies
- Support the development of internal project management tools and QMS contributions
- Negotiate terms and conditions as needed
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in automation project management or technical leadership
- Strong working knowledge of financial management and project forecasting
- Proven experience organizing, scheduling, and executing technical project plans
- Experience training and developing junior engineers
- Working knowledge of HVAC systems, including sequences of operation, P&IDs, and utility systems such as chilled water, boilers, and electrical distribution
- Understanding of electrical low-voltage installation and subcontractor management
- Onsite commissioning experience highly preferred
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
