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Job Description
Summary
The Building Controls Manager plans, coordinates, and executes the building automation system (BAS) and controls scope on assigned construction projects, from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover. Serves as the project's technical lead for controls, working with the project team, subcontractors, design team, commissioning agent, and owner to ensure systems are installed, integrated, tested, and handed over to meet project requirements. May be responsible for more than one project at a time. Supports project profitability, quality, and safety, and promotes the Layton objectives and goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads the controls and BAS scope for assigned projects, serving as the main point of contact for the controls subcontractor, mechanical and electrical trades, design team, commissioning agent, and owner.
- Participates in preconstruction by reviewing controls scope, sequences of operation, points lists, and specifications for completeness and constructability, and assists with estimates, scope leveling, budgets, and subcontract negotiation.
- Reviews controls submittals, shop drawings, network architecture, and integration plans for compliance with plans and specifications.
- Coordinates controls requirements with mechanical, electrical, fire alarm, security, metering, and IT/network scopes, including equipment interfaces and communication protocols.
- Tracks sequences of operation, control points, alarms, graphics, and trending to confirm they meet design intent and owner requirements.
- Develops and maintains the controls schedule, including delivery, installation, programming, start-up, testing, and commissioning milestones, in concert with the project superintendent and project manager.
- Monitors field installation of controls devices, panels, sensors, valves, actuators, and wiring for quality, safety, and conformance to approved submittals, and resolves related RFIs and field conflicts.
- Coordinates with the commissioning agent and trade partners on pre-functional checklists, point-to-point checkouts, functional performance tests, and integrated systems testing, and tracks controls deficiencies and punch list items through turnover.
- Plans and coordinates system start-up, owner training, and turnover, including O&M manuals, as-builts, programming backups, and warranty information.
- Monitors controls scope for cost, schedule, safety, and quality, reports status to the project team and leadership, and reviews change orders and subcontractor pay applications.
- Develops and monitors quality, safety, and risk management plans for controls work, and attends and documents owner, design, and coordination meetings.
- Shares lessons learned, cost information, and standards with Preconstruction and Estimating, mentors project team members on controls and BAS fundamentals, and participates in company training.
- Works with all company departments to carry out company policy and procedures, and uses tact to maintain relationships with vendors, owners, architects, engineers, officials, and the public.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, controls/automation technology, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Hands-on experience with building automation and controls systems on construction projects, including design review, installation, programming, integration, start-up, and commissioning.
Preferred
- Five or more years of building controls/BAS experience in construction.
- Experience on large commercial, industrial, and/or mission critical (data center) projects strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of major BAS platforms (e.g., Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Trane, Tridium Niagara) and open protocols such as BACnet and Modbus.
- Understands HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, including chilled water, air handling, CRAH/CRAC, central plant, and critical power and cooling, and how they interface with controls.
- Familiar with BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity considerations for building controls.
- Experience with commissioning, including pre-functional, functional performance, and integrated systems testing (Cx Levels 1–5 a plus).
- Reads and understands plans, specifications, control diagrams, and sequences of operation, with in-depth knowledge of commercial and industrial construction processes and applicable building and energy codes.
- Understands estimating and contract concepts well enough to verify bids, process change orders, and protect the company while providing quality service to the client.
- Strong communicator and team member with professional demeanor, ethical standards, and effective written and verbal presentation skills.
- Discerns customer needs, determines which can reasonably be met, and follows through.
- Analyzes data to solve problems and troubleshoot complex system issues; self-starter who manages processes and works independently to achieve challenging goals.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC) and credentials (e.g., PE, Certified Commissioning Professional, or BAS manufacturer certifications); community service participation.
Benefits: Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
About Us
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor, delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Layton operates from 16 strategic offices across the United States, employing more than 1,500 construction professionals who serve diverse markets including healthcare, education, commercial office, industrial, hospitality, and multi-unit residential.
Founded on the core values of honesty, unity, safety, and quality, Layton has built a reputation for excellence in complex project delivery while maintaining strong partnerships with clients, architects, and trade partners nationwide.
The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.
EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
