Controls Project Manager I

Job Description:

The Controls Project Manager I is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing controls upgrade projects for our customers. This role serves as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle. Overseeing scope, schedule, budget, installation resources, commissioning support, and customer communication. The Controls Project Manager ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical and quality standards while meeting gross profit objectives and contractual obligations. This position is based out of our Denver office. This is a fast-paced environment with a large client base and continuous project opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Project Execution & Technical Leadership

• Manage end-to-end execution of assigned controls projects with minimal oversight.
• Coordinate engineering, programming, execution, commissioning, and system integration activities.
• Ensure all controls equipment, materials, and software required for the project are properly planned, procured, and staged.
• Collaborate with engineering, programming, and field technicians to ensure project clarity and technical accuracy. Manage project executions and project redemption of assigned projects.
• Sufficiently provide project communication internally for the field, internally for the finance department, and externally for our customers and subcontractors.
• Understands and optimizes the tasks involved in the project and delegates and directs accordingly.

Customer Interface & Support

• Serve as the primary customer contact from project kickoff through final acceptance.
• Provide proactive customer communication regarding project status, expectations, changes, and technical needs.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and issues promptly, ensuring high satisfaction and strong client relationships.
• Proactively coordinate with customers, tenants, operations, etc. the impacts to building operation during execution
• Lead resolution of open issues, claims, warranty questions, and disputes.

Installation & Field Coordination

• Manage the field installation team, subcontractors, and scheduling to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety requirements.
• Ensure alignment between design intent, installation practices, and programming/commissioning activities.
• Coordinate site access, startup activities, testing, and final turnover.
• Assist with labor load management, installation phasing, and project scheduling to optimize execution for customer satisfaction and profitability

Financial Performance & Risk Management

• Maintain ownership of project budget, cost controls, forecasting, and profitability.
• Conduct cost analyses and ensure financial performance meets or exceeds established gross-profit goals.
• Identify and communicate project risks; recommend mitigation strategies and escalate when needed.
• Quote, submit, and track change orders for additional scope identified during execution.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain project documentation including schedules, meeting notes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and commissioning reports.
• Ensure compliance with all company, customer, and industry standards, specifications, and safety practices.
• Prepare and distribute regular internal and external project status updates.

Vendor, Subcontractor, and Internal Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between the company, customers, equipment manufacturers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Requisition, negotiate, and audit subcontractor work to ensure quality and contractual compliance.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and service teams to support project opportunities and customer needs.

Other

• Support continuous improvement of project delivery processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits:

Average Starting Rate: $90k - $100k. Combined experience, education, skills and knowledge will be taken into consideration.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan
• Life insurance
• Long Term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing based on company performance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company cell phone
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Program
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Vehicle allowance
• Fuel Card

This posting will close on January 28, 2026 for a February hire date.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of building automation systems (BAS), HVAC controls, and system integration concepts (programming knowledge a plus but not required).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to troubleshoot technical issues with support from engineering/programming teams.
• Ability to lead and coordinate field teams and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with customers, internal departments, and vendor partners.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science, Business, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in controls, HVAC, automation, construction, or a related technical project environment.
• Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM, or similar) highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Additional Job Information:

Tolin Mechanical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation). Parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Pursuant to Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, applicants providing certifications, transcripts, or other materials may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

If you need additional EEO information or resources, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/