LVI Associates ยท 3 days ago
Sr Controls Manager (Building Automation) - Austin
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expLVI Associates is seeking a Sr Controls Manager to lead and oversee all building automation systems projects from design through commissioning. This role involves technical leadership, project execution, and team development to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and quality standards.
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Hiring Manager
Miguel Fonseca
Responsibilities
Oversee the design, engineering, programming, installation, commissioning, and closeout of BAS projects
Provide technical guidance and review of control system architectures, sequences of operation, and network designs
Ensure compliance with project specifications, local codes, and industry standards
Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex system or field issues
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of controls engineers, programmers, and field technicians
Assign resources across projects to balance workloads and meet delivery commitments
Conduct performance reviews, training plans, and skills development initiatives
Partner with Project Managers to track schedules, budgets, and labor utilization
Review and approve project change orders, estimates, and scope adjustments
Identify and mitigate risks related to cost, schedule, and technical execution
Act as a technical point of contact for customers, contractors, and consulting engineers
Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and customer presentations
Support pre-sales activities including solution development and estimating when needed
Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and best practices
Drive continuous improvement efforts in engineering quality, efficiency, and documentation
Ensure consistent use of company tools, naming conventions, and programming standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, HVAC, Controls, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of experience in Building Automation / HVAC controls
3+ years of experience leading technical teams or managing controls projects
Strong knowledge of BAS platforms (e.g., Tridium Niagara, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, or similar)
Solid understanding of HVAC systems, networking (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks), and system integration
Ability to read and develop control drawings, sequences of operations, and submittals
Preferred
Experience delivering medium to large commercial projects (healthcare, higher education, labs, data centers, Class A office)
Niagara N4 certification or platform-specific certifications
PMP or formal project management experience
Familiarity with energy optimization, analytics, and smart building technologies
Benefits
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development and certification support
Opportunity to lead projects in Austin's rapidly growing commercial market
Company
LVI Associates
LVI Associates is a recruitment agency for infrastructure and engineering.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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2025-03-21
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