CMS CONTROLS ATLANTA

Senior BAS Field Installer

Full-Time | $85,000-$105,000

We are seeking an experienced Senior BAS Field Installer who can independently execute complex field assignments, deliver high-quality installation and checkout, resolve field-level issues, support developing installers, and lead assigned work when needed.

This is a senior technical field position-not a formal supervisory or people-management role.

Compensation & Benefits

$85,000-$105,000 annually

Compensation is based on experience, technical proficiency, BAS knowledge, commissioning and startup capability, certifications, and demonstrated ability to independently execute and lead field assignments.
Benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Two Weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Vehicle
• Company-Provided Cell Phone
• Ongoing Manufacturer Training
• Certification Reimbursement Opportunities
• Overtime Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary

The Senior BAS Field Installer is responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient installation, startup, checkout, documentation, and field-level troubleshooting of commercial Building Automation Systems.

The role works closely with Project Management and Applications Engineering and may periodically serve as the senior CMS field representative on smaller projects or defined portions of larger projects.

Core Technical Responsibilities

Independently perform and support commercial BAS field execution, including:
• Install, terminate, configure, label, and check out DDC controllers, control panels, sensors, transmitters, actuators, relays, VFD and equipment interfaces, control wiring, communication networks, and third-party field devices.
• Work from control and mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, sequences of operation, points lists, submittals, network diagrams, specifications, and other construction documents.
• Perform point-to-point checkout; verify controller power, inputs and outputs, sensors, actuators, equipment enable/disable functions, addressing, communications, and basic controller or device configuration before commissioning.
• Install, verify, and troubleshoot field-level BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, RS-485, controller-to-controller communications, and third-party interfaces, including polarity, termination, addressing, and basic IP architecture.
• Diagnose and resolve field-level wiring, power, I/O, device, communication, addressing, equipment-interface, and installation issues; determine whether problems originate in field installation, mechanical equipment, programming, engineering, networking, or another trade.
• Apply practical knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including AHUs, RTUs, VAV boxes, fan coils, heat pumps, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, VFDs, and ventilation systems, to verify controls operation.
• Maintain accurate checkout records, red-line markups, device labeling, deficiency documentation, and field information needed for as-builts, punch lists, closeout, and turnover.
• Follow approved design, scope, codes, manufacturer requirements, and CMS standards; identify discrepancies, scope gaps, constructability concerns, material shortages, and schedule or labor impacts early.
• Clearly document and escalate advanced programming, engineered design or sequence changes, complex integration or networking, mechanical repair, and potential additional work before proceeding whenever practical.

Field Leadership & Accountability

When assigned, the Senior BAS Field Installer may lead day-to-day field execution on smaller projects or defined portions of larger projects while remaining primarily a senior technical contributor.
• Coordinate field priorities, sequencing, access, materials, routine trade interactions, milestones, checkout, and completion for assigned work.
• Communicate field conditions, quality concerns, scope risks, schedule impacts, labor impacts, and obstacles promptly to the Project Manager or appropriate CMS resource.
• Inspect work, correct field-quality deficiencies, protect installed equipment and customer facilities, minimize rework, and use labor and materials responsibly.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to developing installers; demonstrate proper installation and checkout practices, reinforce CMS standards, and share troubleshooting methods.
• Represent CMS Controls professionally and maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment.

Role boundary: Field leadership and technical mentorship do not create formal supervisory authority. Unless specifically authorized, this position does not own employee performance, hiring or discipline, project budgets, contracts, pricing or change orders, customer commercial commitments, engineered design, programming strategy, or overall project management.

Requirements

Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of Building Automation, HVAC Controls, DDC Controls, or closely related field experience.
• Strong commercial BAS installation, startup, point-to-point checkout, electrical, controls, and field-troubleshooting experience.
• Strong HVAC controls fundamentals and practical knowledge of commercial HVAC equipment.
• Ability to independently execute complex BAS field installations and lead assigned field work when required.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, sequences of operation, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ability to identify, document, communicate, resolve, and appropriately escalate field problems.
• Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Applications Engineers, technicians, contractors, customers, and other trades and to guide developing installers.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Experience & Certifications

Commercial DDC/BAS platform experience is required. Strong candidates may also bring:
• Distech Controls training or certification and/or Niagara Framework N4 experience or certification.
• Experience with other major commercial BAS platforms; strong fundamentals and ability to learn new systems are valued.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 and other BAS manufacturer certifications.
• Commercial BAS commissioning, central plant controls, or systems integration experience.
• Experience in K-12, commercial office, government, or industrial facilities.

Work Environment
• Primarily Metro Atlanta projects with occasional travel throughout Georgia.
• Typical 40-hour work week; overtime opportunities and limited after-hours work may occasionally be required.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Work is regularly performed on active construction sites and in operating customer facilities.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Senior BAS Field Installers:
• Work safely and deliver clean, professional, high-quality BAS installations.
• Independently execute complex assignments and complete thorough checkout before commissioning.
• Identify problems early, resolve field-level issues, and escalate matters requiring additional expertise.
• Maintain accurate documentation, minimize rework and punch-list items, and use labor and materials responsibly.
• Communicate clearly, strengthen developing installers, lead assigned work effectively, and represent CMS Controls professionally.

Career Growth

This advanced field position can lead to opportunities in field or installation leadership, commissioning, Applications Engineering, Project Management, advanced technical roles, or service and technical support.CMS Controls believes technical excellence and people leadership are both valuable career paths. Advancement does not require every strong technical employee to become a people manager.

Salary Description

$85,000 to $105,000