MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions
Controls Project Manager
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
At MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions (“MacMiller”) we make buildings work better (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRR2NNfNKQ) . As the Northwest’s leading mechanical contracting firm, we design, deliver and service HVAC, plumbing and automation system solutions for commercial buildings. With our over 1400 employees across 12 offices, there is a breadth and variety of work to keep you engaged and inspired.
We enjoy a well-respected history of exceeding our customers’ expectations and executing with distinction (http://macmiller.com/projects/) . Our clients trust their toughest projects with our integrated teams, including:
New construction – Engineering, fabrication and installation of mechanical systems for new projects following lean construction practices
Special projects – Retrofits and mechanical repairs for existing buildings for new efficiencies
Service - scheduled preventative maintenance ensuring tenant comfort, and 24/7 emergency response
Building Controls - Control systems, fault detection, energy services and remote monitoring
People love to work at MacDonald-Miller, and it’s because we all share the same Core Culture Values: (https://macmiller.com/mm-culture-values/)
Collaboration – Diverse players, one team, a common vision. Collaboration is our foundation and critical to the success of the company. Every team member is valued and brings a diversity of strengths to help us meet our common vision.
Dedication (https://macmiller.com/sno-king-ice-arena/) – We are dedicated to personal and professional excellence. We execute with distinction by doing the right thing and following through on our commitments.
Safety (https://macmiller.com/djc-oregon-hard-hat-safety-awards/) – Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Safety is more than hardhats and boots, it’s an attitude and the environment we create. Every day, everyone goes home to their families.
Community (https://macmiller.com/washingtons-best-workplaces/) – We are proud to be part of MacDonald-Miller. We actively seek to build relationships and know each other as individuals. Together we create an environment that is welcoming, caring, and trusting.
Innovation (https://macmiller.com/425-business-magazine-mlab-feature/) – We are committed to continuous, creative problem solving (https://macmiller.com/multi-trade-rack-innovation/) . Innovation is how we stay an industry leader. We always strive to challenge and better ourselves.
Fun! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZx6e6RcArg) – Take the work seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously. It’s possible to be both serious professionals and good-natured people you enjoy working with. We strive to be both.
Requirements
Controls Project Manager: This is where you come in.
We are seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead the successful execution of HVAC controls and energy-related projects, from start to finish. In this role, you will oversee and ensure completion of all project stages, including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, site visits, project management, commissioning, performance verification, closeout, and obtaining owner acceptance. You’ll also handle financial forecasting and ensure project profitability, including securing utility incentives.
As the Controls Project Manager, you’ll be the primary communicator with the project team, utility representatives, Smart Building Services, and customers, keeping everyone aligned throughout each project phase. You’ll also provide clear work direction to engineers, system and balance technicians, electricians, administrative staff, and subcontractors as needed. This role reports to a Senior Project Management Lead within the Building Controls group.
In exchange for meeting ambitious goals, you’ll enjoy ownership over your projects, abundant growth opportunities, and a level of autonomy that allows you to make a real impact.
Top deliverables in the first year to be a hero:
Project Planning and Scope Development: Provides technical support for building controls and energy projects, including managing customer meetings, developing riser diagrams, scoping work, and pricing, ensuring a well-defined project scope from the start.
Scope Review and Change Management: Reviews specifications, submittals, and design documents to ensure complete scope coverage, performs estimating for change orders, and communicates changes in scope to clients, project management, and sales teams.
Hardware, Software, and Installation Oversight: Manages the hardware design, software programming, and equipment installation in alignment with Building Controls group standards, confirming that project specifications are met.
Material and Procurement Management: Manages the selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery schedule of all materials required for the project, coordinating with suppliers and ensuring timely procurement.
System Commissioning and Validation: Confirms the loading, verification, and commissioning of all system controllers, troubleshooting as needed with subcontractors to ensure full system functionality.
Project Closeout and Handover: Manages customer acceptance and project closeout, including transition to service personnel and ensuring receipt of applicable utility incentives, providing complete as-built and commissioning documentation.
The Controls Project Manager role reports to Rachelle James, Senior Project Manager on a collaborative team working on a variety of projects and initiatives to support our growing business. This highly visible role interacts with all levels and functions within the organization.
Your Background: What kind of person will thrive in this role?
You should have…
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management; or equivalent work experience in electrical/mechanical building systems and project management duties.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems, building automation systems and controls, project administration, financial forecasting, document control, crisis management and project scheduling
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Procore and scheduling platforms such as MS Project and Airtable.
And everyone you work with should describe you as…
Highly skilled at interacting with customers, field personnel, sales teams, and office staff with ease and professionalism.
Strong in verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, persuasion, and building positive relationships.
Remarkably composed and accurate under pressure, able to handle multiple priorities and frequent interruptions with poise.
Consistently goal-oriented and dependable in meeting deadlines.
And you should be motivated by…
Taking charge of your own learning and development—if you need a lot of handholding or a micromanager, this isn’t the place for you.
Embracing a lean, results-driven environment where you’re encouraged to take on more responsibility and exceed your goals year after year.
Enjoying a transparent, innovative workplace with a close-knit, supportive atmosphere that values fresh ideas and fosters a sense of fun.
Benefits
Compensation: $100,000 to $135,000 Annually
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions presently provides employee coverage for:
Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents for shared premium).
401k retirement plan including Company matching.
Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
Disability income protection including short term and long-term disability.
Employee and dependent life insurance.
Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Where you will work
Our Seattle HQ office (17930 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188) has easy access to the SeaTac International Airport, ample secured parking, and newly renovated office facilities - not to mention great views! Neighborhood amenities include an onsite deli, restaurants, and convenient freeway/airport access.
Interested in learning more?
If you’re ready for an adventure and are interested in being considered for this role, click apply to start the conversation! Or if you know someone who currently works at MacDonald-Miller, reach out to them to get introduced to the team!
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We enjoy a well-respected history of exceeding our customers’ expectations and executing with distinction (http://macmiller.com/projects/) . Our clients trust their toughest projects with our integrated teams, including:
New construction – Engineering, fabrication and installation of mechanical systems for new projects following lean construction practices
Special projects – Retrofits and mechanical repairs for existing buildings for new efficiencies
Service - scheduled preventative maintenance ensuring tenant comfort, and 24/7 emergency response
Building Controls - Control systems, fault detection, energy services and remote monitoring
People love to work at MacDonald-Miller, and it’s because we all share the same Core Culture Values: (https://macmiller.com/mm-culture-values/)
Collaboration – Diverse players, one team, a common vision. Collaboration is our foundation and critical to the success of the company. Every team member is valued and brings a diversity of strengths to help us meet our common vision.
Dedication (https://macmiller.com/sno-king-ice-arena/) – We are dedicated to personal and professional excellence. We execute with distinction by doing the right thing and following through on our commitments.
Safety (https://macmiller.com/djc-oregon-hard-hat-safety-awards/) – Everyone deserves a safe workplace. Safety is more than hardhats and boots, it’s an attitude and the environment we create. Every day, everyone goes home to their families.
Community (https://macmiller.com/washingtons-best-workplaces/) – We are proud to be part of MacDonald-Miller. We actively seek to build relationships and know each other as individuals. Together we create an environment that is welcoming, caring, and trusting.
Innovation (https://macmiller.com/425-business-magazine-mlab-feature/) – We are committed to continuous, creative problem solving (https://macmiller.com/multi-trade-rack-innovation/) . Innovation is how we stay an industry leader. We always strive to challenge and better ourselves.
Fun! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZx6e6RcArg) – Take the work seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously. It’s possible to be both serious professionals and good-natured people you enjoy working with. We strive to be both.
Requirements
Controls Project Manager: This is where you come in.
We are seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead the successful execution of HVAC controls and energy-related projects, from start to finish. In this role, you will oversee and ensure completion of all project stages, including scope definition, estimating, scheduling, site visits, project management, commissioning, performance verification, closeout, and obtaining owner acceptance. You’ll also handle financial forecasting and ensure project profitability, including securing utility incentives.
As the Controls Project Manager, you’ll be the primary communicator with the project team, utility representatives, Smart Building Services, and customers, keeping everyone aligned throughout each project phase. You’ll also provide clear work direction to engineers, system and balance technicians, electricians, administrative staff, and subcontractors as needed. This role reports to a Senior Project Management Lead within the Building Controls group.
In exchange for meeting ambitious goals, you’ll enjoy ownership over your projects, abundant growth opportunities, and a level of autonomy that allows you to make a real impact.
Top deliverables in the first year to be a hero:
Project Planning and Scope Development: Provides technical support for building controls and energy projects, including managing customer meetings, developing riser diagrams, scoping work, and pricing, ensuring a well-defined project scope from the start.
Scope Review and Change Management: Reviews specifications, submittals, and design documents to ensure complete scope coverage, performs estimating for change orders, and communicates changes in scope to clients, project management, and sales teams.
Hardware, Software, and Installation Oversight: Manages the hardware design, software programming, and equipment installation in alignment with Building Controls group standards, confirming that project specifications are met.
Material and Procurement Management: Manages the selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery schedule of all materials required for the project, coordinating with suppliers and ensuring timely procurement.
System Commissioning and Validation: Confirms the loading, verification, and commissioning of all system controllers, troubleshooting as needed with subcontractors to ensure full system functionality.
Project Closeout and Handover: Manages customer acceptance and project closeout, including transition to service personnel and ensuring receipt of applicable utility incentives, providing complete as-built and commissioning documentation.
The Controls Project Manager role reports to Rachelle James, Senior Project Manager on a collaborative team working on a variety of projects and initiatives to support our growing business. This highly visible role interacts with all levels and functions within the organization.
Your Background: What kind of person will thrive in this role?
You should have…
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management; or equivalent work experience in electrical/mechanical building systems and project management duties.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of electrical & mechanical systems, building automation systems and controls, project administration, financial forecasting, document control, crisis management and project scheduling
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Procore and scheduling platforms such as MS Project and Airtable.
And everyone you work with should describe you as…
Highly skilled at interacting with customers, field personnel, sales teams, and office staff with ease and professionalism.
Strong in verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, persuasion, and building positive relationships.
Remarkably composed and accurate under pressure, able to handle multiple priorities and frequent interruptions with poise.
Consistently goal-oriented and dependable in meeting deadlines.
And you should be motivated by…
Taking charge of your own learning and development—if you need a lot of handholding or a micromanager, this isn’t the place for you.
Embracing a lean, results-driven environment where you’re encouraged to take on more responsibility and exceed your goals year after year.
Enjoying a transparent, innovative workplace with a close-knit, supportive atmosphere that values fresh ideas and fosters a sense of fun.
Benefits
Compensation: $100,000 to $135,000 Annually
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions presently provides employee coverage for:
Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents for shared premium).
401k retirement plan including Company matching.
Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
Disability income protection including short term and long-term disability.
Employee and dependent life insurance.
Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Where you will work
Our Seattle HQ office (17930 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188) has easy access to the SeaTac International Airport, ample secured parking, and newly renovated office facilities - not to mention great views! Neighborhood amenities include an onsite deli, restaurants, and convenient freeway/airport access.
Interested in learning more?
If you’re ready for an adventure and are interested in being considered for this role, click apply to start the conversation! Or if you know someone who currently works at MacDonald-Miller, reach out to them to get introduced to the team!
MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.