Operations Manager

Setpoint Systems Corporation • Littleton, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1983, Setpoint Systems Corporation has been the gold standard for systems integration in the Rocky Mountain Region. With over 4,000 systems installed, our legacy is rock-solid—but our future is even bigger. We are currently scaling at a rapid pace and are looking for a high-energy, Operations Manager to help lead our dynamic project teams into the next era of building automation. Working hand-in-hand as a key partner to our Chief Executive Officer, this role is the bridge between executive operational strategy and ground-level execution. If you are a structured leader who thrives in the field, loves optimizing project workflows, and is ready to develop a high-performing technical team, you belong here.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS) controls, field installation, or mechanical project management.
• Proven track record of managing field operations, scheduling labor, and leading technical teams (engineers, technicians, and installers).
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, DDC functionality, and mechanical/electrical construction drawings.
• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in project job costing, tracking labor variances, and managing change orders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations on site and coordinate effectively across construction trades.
• An associate degree or bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical/electrical engineering, or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the project execution team, including controls engineers, field technicians, and installers, ensuring all projects progress smoothly.
• Manage and optimize complex, master labor schedules to balance resource capacity across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead project kick-offs, progress reviews, and field checkouts to guarantee installations are completed on time, within budget, and to engineering specifications.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, negotiate field contracts, monitor performance, and ensure strict compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Monitor real-time project financial health; track labor hours and material consumption against budgets to protect and maximize project gross margins.
• Work closely with engineering and the COO to execute timely project re-estimates and keep budgets aligned with field realities.
• Identify out-of-scope field variances, estimate labor/material impacts, and aggressively manage change order documentation and approvals.
• Implement standardized processes for project documentation, startup, and turnover to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Lead comprehensive project postmortems and closeout meetings, documenting lessons learned to drive continuous engineering and operational improvement.
• Serve as a key point of contact for mechanical contractors, general contractors, and electrical trades on active jobsites to resolve conflicts proactively.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and career development pathways for technicians and field staff.
• Facilitate technical training programs to upskill internal staff on advanced Building Automation Systems (BAS), safety protocols, and Setpoint standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• $90K-$115K
• Performance-based project/operational incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) match
• Company vehicle/allowance and fuel card
• Unmatched opportunities for professional growth and upward mobility within an expanding company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree