Tufts University · 1 day ago
Senior Automation Manager
Medford, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$116K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expTufts University is a leading educational institution dedicated to teaching, research, and community service. They are seeking a Senior Automation Manager to oversee the university’s Building Automation Systems, ensuring peak operational efficiency through advanced automation technologies and energy optimization initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Campus Systems, Automation, and Energy, the Senior Automation Manager is a key leadership position responsible for the strategic oversight, development, operation, and continuous improvement of the university’s Building Automation Systems (BAS)
This role is critical in ensuring campus facilities operate at peak efficiency through the integration of advanced automation technologies, standardization of system design—including point naming consistency, alarm prioritization, and hierarchy—and support of energy optimization initiatives
The Senior Automation Manager will lead efforts to refine and streamline point and alarm structures to improve the efficiency of dispatching trades personnel, thereby enhancing overall operational performance
This position requires a proactive, forward-thinking leader who can effectively balance long-term strategic planning with day-to-day operations, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and productive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and skills as typically acquired through completion of Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 8+ years of experience or equivalent combination of work experience and training, including trade licenses
Experience of progressive leadership (either exempt or non-exempt capacity) in a facilities maintenance environment
High level of skill in communicating, interacting, and building relationships with internal/external stakeholders with an understanding of impact on the larger organization
Knowledge of building systems, utilities, facilities support and operations in building specifications/standards, central plant operation and distribution, building automation systems, commissioning and energy management
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks and responsibilities
Must possess highly developed interpersonal skills, diplomacy and sensitivity, and the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing, building, and maintaining effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
Demonstrated ability, and commitment to work effectively in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment and to value and respect different perspectives
Ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally, graphically, and in writing
Preferred
Professional trade license related to Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing
And/or Advanced/Master's degree in related field
Experience working at a higher educational institution and/or non-profits, or a private firm serving institutional clients
Experience managing a team of staff members, both internal and external consultants and working on multiple projects in differing stages at one time
Understanding of design, construction, project management, planning, operations, maintenance, and contract analysis/evaluation
Company
Tufts University
With four campuses in Massachusetts, Tufts is a research university committed to helping students and faculty generate bold ideas, innovate, and become active citizens of the world.
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