Inside Higher Ed · 9 hours ago
Building Automation Systems Manager
Kennesaw, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$83K/yr - $83K/yr
5+ years expKennesaw State University is a large public institution focused on academic excellence and community partnerships. The Building Automation Systems Manager will serve as the university's primary technical expert, overseeing BAS operations, troubleshooting, and optimizing system performance to align with the university's energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
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Responsibilities
Manages system performance and supports technicians and vendors to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues in BAS systems, including software and hardware problems, controlling logic, sequences of operation, and programming for BAS controllers
Manages vendor contracts while contributing to the development of KSU BAS standards
Collaborates with Plant Operations Engineering, works with internal technicians and providers to retro-commission and TAB systems to ensure accurate functionality and efficient performance
Leads BAS optimization efforts to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort
Coordinates with the Associate Director, Energy Management and Utilities, on campus-wide BAS strategy and supporting dashboards for energy monitoring
Provides technical support in planning system upgrades, expansions, and retrofits, and communicate effectively with project managers and end users to understand requirements, offer support, and address concerns
Maintains accurate documentation of BAS configurations, updates, and troubleshooting procedures
Provides training and guidance for technicians on BAS operation and basic troubleshooting
Ensures BAS installations and modifications comply with industry codes, university standards, and best practices
Participates and leads support in walkthroughs, inspections, and data reviews to identify opportunities for system improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Five (5) years of relevant experience in controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) or a related field
Preferred
Certification(s) in (Niagara N4, ALC WebCTRL, Delta enteliWEB, Schneider/Ecostruxure)
Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in BAS systems
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Computer Science, HVAC, Refrigeration, or Information Technology or a related field
Proven experience in large multi-building or campus BAS environments
Proven experience with metering, dashboards, and IoT systems
Familiarity with ASHRAE Guideline 36, commissioning, and energy optimization practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
13 paid holidays
Vacation
Generous retirement plans
Tuition waiver
Wellness options
And much more!
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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