What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - BAS & Controls Installation (Airport Projects) position at OPIX Systems?
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead Building Automation Systems (BAS) and controls installation projects. This role manages active construction and retrofit work in a live, high-security airport environment, coordinating installation crews, subcontractors, vendors, and airport stakeholders.
This position is ideal for a PM who understands field execution, airport constraints, and tight coordination—not just schedules and paperwork.
Basic Job Duties
This position is ideal for a PM who understands field execution, airport constraints, and tight coordination—not just schedules and paperwork.
Basic Job Duties
- Manage BAS and controls installation projects from kickoff through commissioning.
- Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and airport operations.
- Plan and execute work in live airport environments (off-hours, night shifts, phased work).
- Track schedules, job costs, materials, and change orders.
- Oversee submittals, installation sequencing, startup, and commissioning.
- Ensure compliance with airport security, safety, and access requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with airport reps, GCs, and inspectors.
- Minimum 5 years of PM experience in BAS, controls, or electrical/mechanical systems.
- Strong understanding of DDC controls installation and HVAC systems.
- Proven experience managing work in airports, secure facilities, or live critical environments.
- Ability to coordinate night work, shutdowns, and tight-access windows.
- Experience with platforms such as Niagara, Siemens, JCI, Honeywell, or Schneider.
- Strong field leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office and MS Projects; ERP or project software a plus.
- Ability to obtain and maintain airport badging/security clearance.
- Performance Bonus Potential
- Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Retirement, Short/Long term disability and more.