About Us

      CMS Controls is the leading building automation and controls company in North Carolina. At CMS, we have provided hundreds of installations across the southeast with proven cost-effective energy saving designs. From building automation, lighting controls, and systems integration, CMS has a solution for every type of facility. We currently have an opening for a DDC Application Engineer to join our growing team!

The Opportunity

      CMS Controls is hiring a hands-on Small Projects Specialist to independently estimate, sell, manage, install, program, and start up smaller building automation projects. This role primarily supports equipment replacements and renovations sold by our mechanical partner, Piedmont Service Group (PSG), and also serves existing customers and opportunities referred by CMS Sales. The specialist is the single point of contact from initial scope review through project closeout.

      Ideal projects include BAS disconnect/reconnect (disc/recon) associated with rooftop units (RTUs), VAV boxes, fan coil units (FCUs), fan-powered boxes (FPBs), and other small controls modifications or fit-ups. The work is typically under $20,000 per project and manageable by one person, though complexity—not price alone—determines project fit.

What You Will do

• Work with PSG and CMS Sales on referred opportunities; visit sites, confirm conditions, develop scopes, estimate materials and labor, set pricing, and prepare and submit proposals. Coordinate customer proposals with the responsible CMS Sales representative when an existing account is referred. This is not a prospecting or lead-generation role.
• Own awarded jobs: coordinate directly with PSG and customers while keeping CMS Sales informed where applicable; set realistic dates based on your own workload, order and track parts, manage purchasing, and keep projects moving.
• Manage project financials as a PM, including budgets, labor and material costs, purchase orders, change orders, billing coordination, and timely closeout.
• Update available existing customer drawings and prepare routine point lists, device selections, wiring information, and submittals; original engineered drawing sets are not an expected routine deliverable.
• Independently modify or develop Siemens and Distech BAS programming/software and verify applicable HVAC sequences.
• Self-perform most BAS installation work, including conduit, control wiring, panels, devices, and terminations, while coordinating supplemental installation help through the Projects team with management approval when necessary.
• Complete BAS startup and needed programming, point-to-point checkout, functional verification, troubleshooting, graphics updates, customer turnover, and required documentation.
• When small-project demand is light, assist the larger Projects team—primarily with BAS startup and commissioning.
• Coordinate occasional after-hours work, equipment shutdowns, and regional site travel while following CMS safety and quality standards.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Significant hands-on BAS installation, troubleshooting, controller programming, and startup experience; a strong technician ready to grow into estimating and PM ownership is an excellent fit.
• Practical understanding of RTUs, VAVs, FCUs, FPBs, HVAC equipment changeouts, point lists, and operating sequences.
• Working capability with Siemens and Distech controls, or the technical foundation to become independently proficient on both.
• Ability to read and update existing controls drawings, review site conditions, make sound scope decisions, and perform neat, safe field installation.
• Comfort interacting with customers and trade partners, communicating pricing and schedules, managing multiple small jobs, and protecting profitability.
• Strong organization and accurate time/cost reporting; knows when to seek manpower or technical support.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to perform field duties and travel to regional project locations.

Working Arrangement and Rewards

      Full-time, hourly, overtime-eligible position reporting to the Operations Manager. You will have independence to price and manage qualifying projects within company guidelines, with support from CMS Sales, Projects, and Operations. CMS intends to offer a quarterly project profitability-based performance bonus; specific terms and eligibility will be provided separately.

Why this Role Matters

      You will own the outcome—not just one phase—of practical BAS projects. The goal is fast, consistent service for PSG and CMS customers while delivering quality work, clear communication, and profitable execution.

* CMS Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.  

For a confidential consideration, please forward resume to:  hr_manager@piedmontsg.com

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