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Syracuse University · 1 month ago

Automation Project Manager

Syracuse, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with a rich history and diverse academic offerings. The Automation Project Manager will be responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting building automation systems, managing engineering projects, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient campus operations.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, program, and implement application and database solutions for the campus building automation system(s) to include, HVAC, Lighting, Snowmelt, and Card Access Systems

Manage, engineer, and estimate Direct Digital Control (DDC) projects on campus for Orange Automation

Project Management includes: campus Card Access, temperature controls, lighting controls, utility monitoring and RS485 network & BacNet integration as well as infrastructure design

Engineering duties include: Proper valve sizing for flow, GPM, and CV

Damper selection, types and sizing of actuators both electronic and pneumatic

Proper power supply sizing for both AC and DC applications

Design produce, test, implement and maintain systems under various application software languages, platforms and protocols to support the systems

Provide advanced troubleshooting support for the Campus DDC/HVAC, lighting, and card access system via automation/web programming

Coordinate and schedule necessary resources for a project with University departments and outside vendors to deliver projects in a timely manner

Diagnose and troubleshoot building automation issues utilizing the Energy Management System and work with mechanical trades and CPDC engineering to resolve these issues

Qualification

DDC Controls SystemsHVAC software programmingMicrosoft Office SuiteLow voltage electricityAnalytical skillsIndependent thinkingJudgmentCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsDecision making

Required

Associates Degree with related HVAC knowledge OR five (5) plus years of experience in HVAC software programming; ability to demonstrate a solid mechanical aptitude with climate control and building Automation systems

Be able to demonstrate computer proficiencies with e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, Continuum

The ability to lead and direct projects while continuing to support and provide staff development

Experience working with the DDC Controls Systems

Familiarity with concepts and theories relating to HVAC, card access, camera and lighting control

Strong communication, problem solving, analytical, independent thinking, judgment and decision making skills

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs

Practical knowledge and experience working with low voltage electricity

Company

Syracuse University

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Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit.

Founded in 1896

Syracuse, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://ischool.syr.edu/research/research-centers/nexis/

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