Senior HVAC Controls Technician - DDC, Energy Management Systems
$95k - $105k+ 3% 401(k) match + Profit sharing
Mid, Senior
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In PersonOn-site role supporting facilities across Los Angeles County.
Building TradesHVAC & Building Systems
About the job
Requirements
- At least three years of hands-on experience as an HVAC Controls Technician, DDC Technician, BAS Technician, or similar role.
- Experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Direct Digital Controls (DDC), or Energy Management Systems (EMS).
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems and facility operations.
- Ability to troubleshoot HVAC controls, electrical systems, sensors, actuators, and DDC components.
- Working knowledge of computer networking fundamentals, including system configuration, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
- Experience performing system startup, calibration, testing, and diagnostics.
- Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ability to work independently in the field.
Responsibilities
- Support the EMS Supervisor with daily operations and field activities related to HVAC Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
- Assist with HVAC controls design reviews and submittal evaluations.
- Analyze utility and energy consumption data to identify opportunities for recommissioning and energy optimization.
- Review EMS alarms, trend logs, and system data to identify preventive maintenance and energy conservation opportunities.
- Conduct field inspections and site evaluations of existing HVAC controls and EMS infrastructure.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, calibrate, and repair HVAC controls systems and related electrical/DDC components.
- Implement low-cost repair solutions and operational improvements for existing EMS/DDC systems.
- Respond to service calls and support ongoing maintenance activities across multiple facilities.
- Assist with in-house commissioning and retro-commissioning projects.
- Collaborate with technical support teams, maintenance staff, and project stakeholders to improve system performance and reliability.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting K-12, municipal, healthcare, or large campus facilities.
- Familiarity with commissioning or retro-commissioning projects.
- EPA, HVAC, or controls-related certifications.
- Experience with major building automation system platforms such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell, or Schneider Electric.
About the company
PM2CM manages projects and construction programs for organizations planning and delivering buildings and infrastructure. Its professional services cover scheduling, estimating, cost controls, document controls and claims avoidance, helping clients organize work during design and construction. The company works with project owners and delivery teams to track budgets and progress, coordinate decisions and manage changes as projects develop. Its assignments include electrical infrastructure and school construction, where its specialists work alongside client managers, engineers and construction teams on defined delivery needs. Founded in 2014, PM2CM is headquartered in Torrance, California.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Torrance, CA
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Health insurance is employer-paid in one role: PM2CM's senior scheduler posting offers fully paid health coverage.
- Retirement contributions include a stated match: PM2CM's project cost estimator opening advertises a 3% 401(k) match.
- One field-assessment role includes paid year-end closure: PM2CM advertises time off during the year's final week.
What critics are saying
- Senior scheduling has a high experience bar: PM2CM requires seven-plus years of verifiable experience and Primavera P6 proficiency.
- Remote recruiting still has a local boundary: PM2CM requires its talent specialist to live within commuting distance of Torrance.
- Hybrid construction work includes fixed attendance: PM2CM's Pomona manager posting specifies Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the office or field.
What makes PM2CM unique
- Progress measurement extends beyond schedules: PM2CM includes earned-value management alongside risk analysis and change management in its controls expertise.
- Estimates are checked independently: PM2CM's school-project estimator compares its own cost estimates with contractor proposals to identify differences.
- Field surveys use digital records: PM2CM's facilities supervisor collects condition and remaining-life data through tablets and other digital platforms.
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