Controls Specialist Manager

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions

$136K — $176K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in mechanical contracting or related sectors (HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration).
  • Experience with controls systems (Tridium, Honeywell, Siemens preferred).
  • Proven ability in delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Strong analytical skills for operational workflow improvement.
  • Motivational and goal-oriented mentality.

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead a strong team culture aligned with MM Core Values.
  • Drive strategic operations planning and implement productivity standards.
  • Facilitate the development roadmap for specialist roles.
  • Recruit, train, and hold team accountable for performance.
  • Collaborate on diverse projects to support business growth.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (dependent options available).
  • 401k plan with company matching.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Disability income protection for short and long-term.
  • Life insurance for employees and dependents.
  • Wellness and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Requirements

Controls Specialist Manager: This is where you come in.

We're looking for a Controls Specialist Manager who will build and lead our Building Controls Field Specialist operations in Oregon.

In return for hard work and achieving aggressive goals, you'll get rewarded with more to own, a ton of growth opportunities, and more freedom than you've probably ever had.

Top deliverables in the first year to be a hero:
  • Continue building a team culture that embodies MM Core Values, ensuring quality profitable work and an enjoyable employment experience where the team supports each other and has fun doing it.
  • Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and review; prepare and complete action plans; implement production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolve problems; complete audits; identify trends.
  • Execute 2026 specialist development roadmap, facilitate input to create the 2027 roadmap.
  • Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and hold employees accountable.

This Controls Specialist Manager position reports to Troy Johnson, Director, Building Controls Operations, and works within a collaborative team on diverse projects and initiatives that support our growing business. This highly visible role interacts with all levels and functions within the organization.

Your Background: What kind of person will thrive in this role?

You should have...
  • A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders-whether through assigning and directing work to team members or serving as the primary point of contact for customers regarding services provided by MacMiller.
  • Experience with controls systems such as Tridium, Honeywell, and Siemens is preferred.
  • Strong expertise in analyzing operational workflows and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Change management is a critical skill for success in this role.
  • At least eight years of relevant experience in mechanical contracting, service, or maintenance across Controls, HVAC, refrigeration, or plumbing systems.

And everyone you work with should describe you as...
  • Motivational. You are the magnet for Field Operations to rally around.
  • Goal-oriented
  • Great problem-solver
  • Strong communicator
  • High degree of ownership

And you should be motivated by...
  • Working collaboratively as well as independently to best support our Building Controls operations in the state of Washington.
  • Empowering yourself to learn how to do something. If you need a ton of handholding or a micro-manager boss, this is not the place for you.
  • Working in a lean, results-oriented environment, where you'll be expected to do more, take on more, and achieve more every year.
  • Having fun in an environment high on transparency, open to innovative new approaches with a supportive family feel.

Benefits

Compensation: $136,000 to $176,000 Annually

MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions presently provides employee coverage for:
  • Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents for shared premium).
  • 401k retirement plan including Company matching.
  • Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
  • Disability income protection including short term and long-term disability.
  • Employee and dependent life insurance.
  • Wellness Program.
  • Employee Assistance Program.

Where you will work

Our Portland office (12911 NE Airport Way, Portland OR, 97230) which is 5 minutes from the Portland Airport and Cascade Station and not far from the Downtown corridor, in the heart of the city buzzing with indie boutiques and a creative dining scene ranging from eclectic food trucks to high-end seafood bistros.

Interested in learning more?

If you're ready for an adventure and are interested in being considered for this role, click apply to start the conversation! Or if you know someone who currently works at MacDonald-Miller, reach out to them to get introduced to the team!

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