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Harris

National mechanical contractor: design, build, service

Building Automation Project Manager 1

Full-Time
$67.5k - $101.3k+ Short-Term Incentive Plan
Mid
Rochester, MN, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and other state and federal safety and environmental laws.
  • Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
  • Interpret plans and contract terms for owners, developers, administrative staff, workers, or clients.
  • Analyze information and evaluate results to choose solutions and solve problems.
  • Understand the implications of new information for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Responsibilities
  • Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
  • Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
  • Handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, or negotiate with others.
  • Maintain a safe work environment, use appropriate safety systems and processes, conduct project audits, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.
  • Inspect or review projects for compliance with company and OSHA safety requirements.
  • Perform site walkthroughs and inspections.
  • Administer project closeout, including operation and maintenance manuals, owner training, punch lists, commissioning, and related tasks.
  • Attend pre-bid, turnover, and preplanning meetings as required.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate controls project team activities in line with the overall project schedule, and update the project team during regular meetings.
  • Assign duties or work schedules to project team employees.
  • Develop or update project plans, including objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.
  • Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, change orders, or construction-site emergencies.
  • Evaluate construction methods and determine plan cost-effectiveness using computer models.
  • Manage contract financial aspects, including fee payments, rental equipment, income, and expenses; complete change orders while protecting company interests and maintaining client relationships.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, and cost-tracking reports.
  • Monitor monthly financial figures and take proactive action to prevent losses and maximize profitability.
  • Address and correct issues when projects exceed budget or scope.
  • Own project productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance.
  • Review or complete change-order pricing.
  • Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
  • Initiate and maintain extra-work estimating and issuance of change orders.
  • Manage and lead the team through project completion, including post-mortems, regular status updates, continual improvement, and adjustments.
  • Monitor or track project milestones and deliverables.
  • Submit project deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
  • Provide technical assistance, including interpretation of drawings and recommendations for construction methods and equipment.

About the company

Harris is a national mechanical contractor offering end-to-end building systems. It handles design and engineering, construction, controls, service, manufacturing, and conveyors for projects ranging from stadiums and power plants to hospitals and classrooms. Its work starts with designing and engineering the mechanical systems, then installing and integrating building controls, followed by ongoing service and maintenance. Harris differentiates itself through its national reach (21 locations across the U.S.), large workforce (over 3,000 employees), extensive experience (more than 70 years), and capability to manage projects end-to-end—from design and fabrication to installation and long-term service—across diverse sectors. The company’s goal is to deliver comprehensive, reliable mechanical systems across the country by combining local expertise with broad national capacity for projects of any size.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Las Vegas, Nevada

Founded

1948

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What believers are saying

  • June 1 and July 13, 2026 acquisitions accelerate Harris's Colorado revenue base.
  • ESCO adds front-range energy management expertise and widens cross-sell into preventive maintenance.
  • 2026 Top Workplaces awards help recruiting in a skilled-trades labor market.

What critics are saying

  • Integration of D.R. Associates, CEI, CCI, and ESCO strains management through 2026.
  • Colorado rollup increases exposure to acquired-margin dilution if local teams churn after close.
  • Competition from regional controls specialists can compress pricing as Harris expands across the Mountain West.

What makes Harris unique

  • June 2026 Colorado acquisitions give Harris local controls, HVAC, and building automation density.
  • Harris combines mechanical construction, service, manufacturing, conveyors, and end-to-end building systems.
  • More than 70 years of regional contracting relationships anchor Harris's expansion playbook.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave

Company News

PHCPPros
Jun 2nd, 2026
Harris expands into Colorado through multiple strategic acquisitions.

Harris expands into Colorado through multiple strategic acquisitions. June 2, 2026 Harris has expanded its national footprint into Colorado through the acquisition of three companies serving the region's mechanical systems, controls and building automation markets. The move establishes a strong operating base for Harris in Colorado and significantly broadens the company's presence across the Mountain West. The expansion began with the acquisition of Colorado-based temperature controls company D.R. Associates (DRA), effective May 4. Founded in Denver more than 20 years ago, DRA has built a strong reputation for delivering dependable temperature control solutions tailored to the needs of Colorado businesses. The company serves customers across industries including healthcare, manufacturing and commercial facilities. Effective June 1, Harris also acquired Climate Engineering (CEI) and Centennial Controls (CCI). CEI and CCI bring complementary expertise in mechanical systems, HVAC solutions and building automation throughout Colorado. Together, the companies have supported a wide range of commercial and industrial projects across the region, helping customers improve building performance, visibility and operational efficiency through advanced mechanical and controls solutions. Their strong technical capabilities, customer-focused approach and deep local relationships further strengthen Harris' ability to serve customers across Colorado. Together, the acquisitions bring decades of local expertise, long-standing customer relationships and specialized technical capabilities into the Harris organization. "Presence in Colorado is a huge strategic move for Harris," said Bob Swanger, executive vice president of Service + Building Automation at Harris. "Colorado is a constantly growing market with tremendous opportunity, and these organizations bring outstanding people, strong customer relationships and highly respected expertise that align closely with our culture and long-term vision." The acquisitions strengthen Harris' ability to support customers throughout the region with expanded mechanical construction, service, controls and building automation expertise while maintaining the local relationships and responsiveness each company is known for. Harris will work closely with each team to support a steady transition for employees, customers and partners. The teams will continue serving their local customers while gaining access to Harris' national resources, technical expertise and broader service capabilities.