Senior Project Manager

At Basepoint Building Automations, we’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and the belief that technology should make buildings — and the people in them — perform at their best.

We are Problem-solvers. Innovators. Builders. Collaborators. Technicians. Engineers. Thinkers. Learners. Leaders. We’re passionate about turning complex systems into simple, sustainable solutions that make a real impact.

We believe in teamwork, continuous learning, challenging projects, and celebrating success together. Sound like you? We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to spearhead business development efforts, manage long-term client relationships, and contribute to our continued growth in the Davenport, Iowa area.

Job Summary

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for working with commercial and industrial clients to coordinate projects as contracted. Works with the sales, engineering, and installation teams to design and implement solutions for customers while assigning labor, budgeting funds, and procuring materials. Contribute to the company core focus of “We bring buildings to life” within our niche of “Doing good for people and planet by providing easily managed solutions to make buildings safer, smarter, and more efficient”, and to our core values of Confident, Committed, Compassionate, Innovative, and One.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Takes accountability to deliver the project.
• Lead assigned field staff through the completion of awarded projects.
• Create and maintain team environment to promote high performance.
• Advise, train, and mentor project managers and project engineers to improve team and project performance
• Leading through vision while keeping our company core values front and center
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage a clear scope of work
• Provide expert knowledge of systems, installations, and applications to resolve issues and train other staff
• Provide complete & timely proposals based on the bid set of documents or customer’s needs
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to create and schedule contracted projects
• Create and manage communication plan for each project
• Manage staffing for projects to ensure timely completion
• Manage and oversee required project documentation through project completion
• Manage project phase handoff meetings through project closeout
• Oversee work in progress and monitor job performance
• Review job costs to ensure project is on budget
• Review and submit project forecasting and billing
• Lead / attend project meetings
• Sell services by estimating and bidding on new construction, remodels, retrofits, modifications, and upgrades
• Determine and coordinate accurate project material order
• Facilitate and oversee customer training
• Ensure customer needs and expectations are met at project completion
• Continued development of customer relationships
• Participate with industry trade organizations
• Review and update operations SOPs
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Essential Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Process Followed by All
• Job Completion Timeliness
• Gross Margin
• Field staff performance
• Project Quality
• Effectiveness
• Customer Satisfaction
• Risk Management
  
  

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in related field or previous industry knowledge
• Effective leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Effective time management
• Expert understanding blueprints and specifications
• Expert at estimating labor and materials for construction projects
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in construction industry knowledge and building automation systems
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Visio
• Strong keyboarding and basic computer functionality
• PMP Certification or similar relevant certification a plus
• Ability to pass customer required background checks for facility admittance
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel regionally
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel daily to client locations and work sites
• Level 1: Sedentary Work
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional walking and/or standing on uneven and/or unimproved surfaces
• Must be able to life 15 pounds at time
  
  

Why Basepoint Building Automations

Basepoint was built on the belief that the best companies are owned by the people who show up every day to do the work. As an employee-owned building automation company, we approach every project with a long-term mindset, shared accountability, and pride in doing the work right. Our people are owners, which means higher standards, stronger teamwork, and a long-term mindset. When the company succeeds, we all succeed—and that shows up in how we work every day. When you join Basepoint, you’re not just taking a job, you’re helping build something you own.