Operations Manager
About the job
- Five to eight or more years of progressive experience in Building Automation Systems controls, field installation, or mechanical project management.
- A proven track record of managing field operations, scheduling labor, and leading technical teams of engineers, technicians, and installers.
- A solid understanding of HVAC systems, direct digital control functionality, and mechanical/electrical construction drawings.
- Hands-on experience in project job costing, tracking labor variances, and managing change orders.
- 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 engineering, or electrical engineering, or equivalent field experience.
- 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 master labor schedules to balance resource capacity across multiple concurrent projects.
- Lead project kick-offs, progress reviews, and field checkouts to ensure installations are completed on time, within budget, and to engineering specifications.
- Oversee subcontractor selection, negotiate field contracts, monitor performance, and ensure 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 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 and material impacts, and manage change order documentation and approvals.
- Implement standardized processes for project documentation, startup, and turnover to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
- Lead project postmortems and closeout meetings, documenting lessons learned to drive continuous engineering and operational improvement.
- Coordinate with 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, safety protocols, and company standard operating procedures.
About the company
Setpoint Systems designs, installs, and services integrated building control systems to improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and building management. Its product approach centers on BACnet-based controls that connect and automate different building subsystems (such as HVAC, lighting, and sensors) through central controllers to monitor performance and optimize operations. The company differentiates itself with decades of experience since 1983, a track record of complex, custom solutions, and strong ongoing service and support across a range of facilities—from high-rise commercial buildings to university campuses, hospitals, and data centers—primarily in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. The goal is to deliver tailored, future-ready controls that reduce operational costs and help building owners manage energy use more effectively.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Littleton, Colorado
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 9, 2026 Figure securitization used Setpoint for third-party review, validating demand.
- Setpoint’s 2024 $31 million Series B from Citi and Wells Fargo funded expansion.
- August 2026 double-pledging certification positions Setpoint after Tricolor and First Brands collapses.
What critics are saying
- JR Automation owns Setpoint Systems after 2018; strategic priorities sit in Holland, not Ogden.
- Setpoint’s June 2018 DOJ citizenship-status settlement exposes hiring-process fragility under future audits.
- Asset-backed finance volumes can collapse after credit shocks, freezing Setpoint’s transaction pipeline quickly.
What makes Setpoint Systems unique
- Setpoint pairs asset-backed finance software with human loan-diligence expertise in 2026.
- Setpoint’s August 2026 platform centralized Capital OS and Asset Allocator workflows.
- Setpoint’s January 2026 inTENT deal adds rating-agency-approved residential mortgage diligence.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match