Full Job Description
McKinstry is looking for a Senior Product Manager, Manufacturing Technologies to support our growing Facility Operations team in Tampa, FL. TheSenior Product Manager, Manufacturing Technologies shall serve as the district's primary point of contact (POC) for all matters related to Building Automation Systems (BAS), including vendor performance, augmented staff and HCPS construction team coordination. This role will act in a leadership and oversight capacity and will not replace individual contractor responsibilities but will ensure accountability, quality control, and alignment with district expectations. Additional responsibilities may include:
Vendor Oversight & Governance
- Oversee all BAS controls vendors operating within the district.
- Monitor vendor performance for quality, timeliness, and proper documentation.
- Coordinate vendor activities to prevent scope gaps, duplication of effort, or system conflicts.
- Assist HCPS in resolving escalated technical or contractual issues involving vendors.
- Audit quotes/work performed by vendors to ensure fiscal responsibility.
District Liaison / Primary Point of Contact
- Serve as the main POC between HCPS Maintenance, Construction, and all controls vendors.
- Provide technical guidance to HCPS staff regarding BAS infrastructure, integration, and operational strategy.
- Support troubleshooting escalation when issues span multiple vendors or systems.
- Communicate district priorities to vendors to ensure alignment with operational needs.
Oversight and Utilization of Augmented/HCPS BAS Staff
- Supervise and coordinate district-hired augmented controls personnel.
- Assign and prioritize daily and weekly tasks aligned with district operational goals.
- Ensure augmented staff are deployed efficiently to support service, programming, graphics, and commissioning needs.
- Evaluate workload distribution to maximize productivity and responsiveness.
- Establish performance metrics and accountability standards.
Pre-Construction & Referendum Project Support
- Serve as the controls Pre-Construction POC for referendum and capital improvement projects.
- Participate in design review meetings to ensure BAS scope completeness and district standards compliance.
- Review drawings and specifications for constructability and integration consistency.
- Identify potential integration conflicts prior to construction.
- Ensure controls scope aligns with district front-end platform standards.
What You Need To Succeed at McKinstry:
- Mechanical or Electrical engineering degree or equivalent work experience in the built environment.
- 10+ years of BAS/controls experience, especially programming, integration, and energy management and 3 years' experience leading large scale projects.
- Excellent controls project management and people skills.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%.
- Understanding of building efficiency and basic design principles and standards.
- Familiarity with IT troubleshooting in support of BAS networks.
- Certification or experience in Niagara required; experience with AX, N4, Distech, and BACnet strongly preferred.
PeopleFirst Benefits
When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:
- Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Transgender inclusive benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- "Building Good" paid community service time
- Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
- McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers
See benefit plan documents for complete details.
If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.
The pay range for this position is $102,780 - $162,830 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.