BMS Project Manager

Mantis Innovation•San Diego, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mantis Innovation provides managed facility services and turnkey program management with technology-enabled solutions that target the entire building footprint. We look at the entire facility—inside and out—and can impact 70% of what a building operator allocates critical budget dollars toward, including: Strategic electricity and natural gas procurement, renewable energy, and demand response; climate impact reduction and reporting, net zero strategies, and sustainability planning; roofing, solar, HVAC assessment management, pavement, building envelope, data center optimization, and EV charging; lighting/LED retrofits, HVAC/mechanical systems, and BMS/BAS improvements and implementation. This is not a traditional PM role—we’re looking for someone who understands how BMS systems actually work , not just how to manage a schedule. The BMS Project Manager ensures projects stay on budget, on schedule, and within contract by managing risk, tracking financial performance, and controlling change orders. This role requires a strong understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS), controls infrastructure, and platforms such as Niagara , enabling effective coordination between engineering, field technicians, and clients. The PM is responsible for protecting margin, preventing scope creep, and ensuring technically sound project execution.

Requirements

3-7 years of BMS project management experience in construction, controls, or technical systems
Demonstrates working knowledge of BMS controls systems, sequences of operation, and platform capabilities (e.g., Niagara, Distech, Tridium)
Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
Ability to read and interpret contracts, construction documents, and technical project plans

Nice To Haves

Understands how BMS systems actually work, not just how to manage a schedule.

Responsibilities

Manage BMS projects from contract award through closeout; ensuring alignment with controls design, system architecture, client technical requirements, while maintaining financial and contractual alignment
Partner with Controls Engineers and Technicians to ensure accurate interpretation of sequences of operation and system design
Maintain working knowledge of BMS platforms (e.g., Niagara N4), controls networks (BACnet, Modbus), and system integrations
Review project scope to ensure alignment with controls deliverables, graphics, programming, and commissioning requirements
Support issue resolution by understanding basic troubleshooting of BMS systems and common field challenges
Act as a bridge between technical teams and clients by translating controls concepts into clear project updates
Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and forecasts across all phases
Own change order identification, pricing, and approval to ensure full scope recovery
Track and manage project financial performance while understanding technical scope drivers such as controls hardware, integration complexity, and commissioning efforts
Communicate project status, risks, and financial performance to clients and internal leadership
Execute project closeout, including financial reconciliation and final documentation