Automated Logic- Critical Systems Project Manager

Carrier•Richardson, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

If you’ve been in the BAS world a while, you know the difference between a job that just keeps you busy and one that keeps you engaged, respected, and growing. At Automated Logic, a Carrier Company, our Managers describe this as the place where they finally found both challenge and balance. A place that trusts your judgment, values your craftsmanship, and gives you the tools and autonomy to make an impact. As a Project Manager, you’ll be the expert voice on-site — a professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise in Project Management, who develops project plans and budgets. You’ll be counted on to deliver the kind of precision work our customers remember. Our long-tenured people put it simply: “I finally found it. Not just a job. Not just a paycheck. A work home.” If that sounds like what you’ve been looking for, we’d like to welcome you home too. At Automated Logic, we believe in investing in our people. As a Project Manager, you’ll have access to: Professional Development: Training programs, certifications, and continuing education in BAS technologies and leadership. Career Pathways and Leadership Opportunities: Opportunities to advance into other roles as well as mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic initiatives that shape our service delivery. Recognition & Rewards: Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions. What you’ll gain Health & wellness benefits (from day one), 401k, paid time off and competitive wages - along with fleet vehicle eligibility (with personal use allowance). Stability and respect. Many of our Managers have been here 10–20 years — because their work, time, and expertise are valued. Freedom to execute. You’ll own your projects, make field calls, and collaborate closely with engineers and PMs who trust your expertise. Continuous learning. Access to advanced training in WebCTRL®, networking, integration, and system analytics. Balance and culture. Leadership that respects family time, and a team that looks out for one another. This position offers an incentive compensation plan and includes a company vehicle or personal vehicle reimbursement, a computer, cell phone, tools and all required equipment are provided. About this role As a Global Strategic Accounts – Critical Systems Project Manager for ALC, you will lead the execution of large-scale, mission-critical building automation and controls projects (initial assignment: Hubbard, TX). This role is intended for a high-level project leader who can step into high-risk, high-visibility work and drive predictable delivery in safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance. This is a Global Strategic Accounts position and is not tied to a specific region. You will be assigned locally to support project execution where it is most critical to project success. The Global Strategic Accounts – Critical Systems Project Manager is deployed to projects requiring high-level execution leadership, stabilization, or recovery support. You will provide on-site presence during critical phases of major programs and serve as a local resource to branch teams that need additional expertise, governance, and customer-facing leadership. This role is highly visible and requires the ability to operate at both the strategic and execution levels—supporting branch teams while directly influencing outcomes on major, complex projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of Building Automation and Controls experience and/or 3+ years prior Project Management or Supervisory experience
1+ years of experience with the Microsoft Office Suite
Clean and valid driver’s license
Capable of climbing ladders or using other lift equipment above 8 feet above grade, and capable of lifting items up to 50lbs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in HVAC (Building Automation Controls), Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical.
Serve as an extension of ALC leadership, driving consistent project governance, execution standards, and customer experience across assigned projects.
Advanced capability in project financial management, forecasting, cost-to-complete (EAC), and margin improvement.
Proven success managing complex stakeholder environments, including owners, general contractors, commissioning agents, and national/global accounts.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and aligning field/engineering execution to a single integrated plan.
Demonstrated experience supporting mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, healthcare, high-availability industrial environments).
Working knowledge of commissioning and integrated systems testing processes (e.g., L3–L5), including readiness planning and turnover documentation.
Experience with ALC building automation platforms, including WebCTRL, and familiarity with controls architecture, networks, and integration concepts.
Track record of project recovery/turnaround, including schedule compression, claim/change management, and executive-level reporting.
Leadership experience mentoring and developing project managers and field leaders.
Professional certification(s) such as PMP, PMI-SP, or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of large, complex, multi-million-dollar building automation programs, ensuring alignment to contract requirements, schedule milestones, and stakeholder expectations.
Own project financial performance, including budget management, EAC development, forecasting cadence, cost controls, and margin protection.
Develop and execute revenue recognition, billing, and cash-collection strategies in coordination with finance and branch leadership.
Establish project strategy and control plans (scope, schedule, quality, safety), including risk identification, mitigation, change control, and recovery planning.
Act as the primary escalation point for customers, general contractors, and internal leadership; drive timely decisions and clear communications.
Align cross-functional teams (engineering, field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning) to deliver coordinated execution and issue resolution.
Step into challenged or high-risk projects and lead stabilization/turnaround efforts, including schedule re-baselining and stakeholder re-alignment.
Establish and enforce best practices in project documentation, reporting, meetings, and executive communications.
Lead resource planning and deployment in coordination with regional and branch leadership to support critical path activities.
Provide leadership through critical phases such as mobilization, first-of-kind start-ups, commissioning, integrated systems testing, and customer turnover.
Mentor and develop project managers and field leadership through coaching, standard work, and lessons learned.
Able to lead and motivate teams.
Problem-solving, planning, and project management skills.
Deal with multiple challenges simultaneously.