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Site Managers are responsible for overseeing field operations associated with building automation projects. During the construction phase of a project, the Site Manager is an RBT representative to the general contractor as well as other trades. Among other tasks, the responsibilities include managing a low voltage subcontractor, delineating installation priorities, and managing installation schedules. In between project deployments, the Site Manager will assist with new project estimating and systems engineering. The expected time at the client project site is 90% or greater and may be local to the Georgia office metro area or out of the area where travel benefits and perks will apply.

Team Leadership

• Provide technical assistance to RBT commissioning team
• Serves as a technical point of contact for customers and trades
• Assist with prioritizing and assigning installation tasks to the trades
• Participate in commissioning meetings
• Develop customer and trade relationships

Instrumentation and Electrical Design

• Assist with developing instrument lists by examining P&ID drawings & bid specifications
• Research instrumentation (TTs, PTs, FTs, actuators, etc.) and propose appropriate devices for project
• Inspect instrument and electrical panel installation to verify completion
• Identify installation discrepancies

Commissioning Methodology

• Understanding of customer demonstrations and acceptance testing
• Understanding of point-to-point loop checks, functional tests, and status of the site Cx plan for all systems
• Participate in field related design modification meetings

Project Management

• Assist with developing procurement log and installation tracking sheets
• Receive, verify, and handoff equipment shipped to the site
• Support MEP subcontractors
• Understanding of project scope
• Understands RBT field quality control procedures
• Generates meaningful daily site logs to convey site conditions and progress
• Commissioning schedule coordination

• Technical Degree in a related field
• Previous Project Management or Site Management experience 
• Experience organizing, scheduling, and leading meetings with internal teams and customers
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Microsoft Project 
• Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems
• Basic understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities
• Basic understanding of instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

• Building automation and/or industrial controls experience (Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA, Inductive Automation)

• Onsite commissioning experience

• Ability to perform construction site duties with the following typical physical requirements:

  • Ability to walk construction sites for extended periods, including multiple job walks per shift, over concrete, gravel, soil, mud, ramps, temporary walkways, and uneven terrain.

  • Ability to stand for extended periods during inspections, coordination meetings, safety observations, and field supervision.

  • Ability to climb and descend stairs repeatedly during the workday, including temporary construction stairs where permitted and maintained.

  • Ability to climb, descend, and maintain balance on portable or fixed laddersand/or lifts when accessing work areas, observing installations, or performing inspections.

  • Ability to maintain balance while walking on uneven ground, sloped surfaces, temporary platforms, gravel, excavated areas, and other typical construction site walking surfaces.

  • Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lb with proper body mechanics, including materials, tools, samples, small equipment, plans, or safety supplies.

  • Ability to carry items such as drawings, laptop/tablet, inspection tools, PPE, small equipment, or materials while walking on active construction sites.

  • Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, or stoop as needed to inspect work, observe field conditions, check installations, or access low-clearance areas.

  • Ability to reach overhead, forward, and below waist level to inspect work, point out deficiencies, open panels, handle tools, or interact with temporary access points.

  • Ability to grasp ladder rails, handrails, tools, documents, tablets, radios, and PPE, and maintain three points of contact when climbing where required.

  • Sufficient visual acuity, with or without correction, to identify site hazards, read drawings, inspect workmanship, observe equipment movement, recognize signage, and assess changing field conditions.

  • Ability to hear alarms, verbal warnings, equipment movement, radios, and site communications, with or without assistive devices where appropriate.

  • Ability to work in typical construction-site conditions, including heat, cold, dust, noise, vibration, humidity, weather exposure, and variable lighting, while using required PPE.

  • Ability to wear required PPE such as hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, gloves, safety boots, hearing protection, and fall-protection equipment where applicable.

• Competitive Base Salary: $90,000+, depending on experience 

• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results 

• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments 

• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match 

• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time 

• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support