Controls Installation Manager

As part of the Envelop Group community of companies, Open Control Systems (OCS) delivers quality driven, custom solutions, while focusing on partnerships to promote environmental balance, cost effectiveness, efficiency, and superior customer satisfaction. Differing from traditional solutions, OCS offers customized field level system architecture, allowing for more accurate, time sensitive data analysis.

The Installation Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the field installation of building automation and HVAC controls systems on new construction and retrofit projects. This role manages Controls Technicians to ensure installations are completed safely and in accordance with drawings, specifications, and company standards. The Installation Manager partners closely with Project Managers to drive successful project execution from inception through installation completion and turnover.

What You'll Do:

Team Leadership (60%)

• Lead, train, and develop Controls Technicians focused on system installation, wiring, device mounting, and panel buildout.


• Establish and enforce installation standards, best practices, safety protocols, and quality expectations across all projects.


• Plan, schedule, and coordinate technician labor to meet project milestones and construction schedules.


• Review installation progress and validate that work aligns with drawings, scope of work, and company standards.


• Collaborate with Project Managers to address labor needs, material readiness, sequencing, and field constraints.


• Support coordination with electrical and mechanical contractors to ensure proper installation sequencing.


• Identify performance issues and partner with leadership on corrective actions when needed.


• Participate in hiring, onboarding, annual goal setting, and performance reviews for installation staff.

Field Operations (40%)

• Oversee and, as needed, support hands-on installation of HVAC controls systems, including device placement, panel installation, conduit, and wiring.


• Perform and/or support wiring checkout prior to startup and commissioning handoff.


• Work with Project Managers to prepare for installations by reviewing drawings, site conditions, materials, and construction schedules.


• Anticipate field challenges and proactively resolve installation conflicts or constructability issues.


• Track job progress and communicate status, risks, and delays to the Project Manager and stakeholders.


• Ensure installation documentation, redlines, daily reports, time tracking, and closeout materials are completed accurately and on time.


• Support turnover of completed installations to commissioning and service teams.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Associates or technical degree or equivalent experience required, Bachelor's in Engineering preferred.


• 5 years of HVAC controls industry experience with a strong emphasis on field installation and construction coordination.


• Prior experience leading technicians or field crews in a construction environment.


• Working knowledge of building automation systems, including Alerton and Tridium platforms.


• Familiarity with LonWorks, BACnet, and Tridium-based systems.


• Understanding of control panels, field devices, wiring methods, and installation standards.


• Basic computer networking knowledge (LANs, routers, hubs).


• Strong understanding of construction processes with emphasis on mechanical and electrical systems.


• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and controls drawings.


• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant BAS tools (WebCTRL, AutoCAD preferred).


• Proven ability to deliver projects on schedule while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, scaffolds, and high-lift equipment; working in ducts, crawl spaces, roofs, basements, above ceilings, and in outside/inside/heat/cold/day/night conditions.


• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• May be required to satisfy requirements imposed by specific projects, customers, or company.


• Must be able to use hand tools, laptop, email, smartphone, and tablet.


• Must be able to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.

Qualified applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for employer-based sponsorship currently or in the future.

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