Crete United · 18 hours ago
VP Controls
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expCrete United is seeking a results-driven Head of Building Automation Controls & Energy Management to lead and scale our centralized controls platform business. You will oversee our regional installation teams and launch a centralized analytics group, managing the platform P&L and driving new service offerings.
Machinery ManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Manage and deliver over $100M revenue budget
Develop 1 – 3-year business plans, including revenue targets, margins, headcount, and capital expenditures
Own divisional forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance
Define and launch new services such as Energy Management as a Service, Data as a Service, predictive maintenance, and demand response programs
Create pricing models and sales tools to help customers manage their building’s energy usage
Standardize and optimize BMS deployments (Tridium-based, but all BMS software)
Integrate BMS data with internal ERP/work-order systems, and utility bill data to enable automated workflows and real-time reporting
Implement continuous improvement processes using real usage data, both internally and externally for customers
Provide matrix leadership to regional controls installation crews
Build & scale a high-performance business unit
Build relationships with BMS vendors and utility program managers
Cross-department collaboration both internally within the organization, and externally to install partners
Champion BACnet/Mobus best practice, IoT cybersecurity, and code compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical/engineering, Energy Management, or related field (master's preferred)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in building automation or energy management roles, including: 5+ years managing P&L or leading business development initiatives
Hands-on expertise with BMS platforms
Proven track record advising and influencing C-suite stakeholders on multi-million-dollar investments
Demonstrated ability to build or scale a controls/software service line
Strong financial acumen: forecasting, budgeting, pricing, and margin management
Excellent communication skills; capable of presenting technical and business cases to executive leadership
Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 30 – 40%)
Preferred
MBA, or advanced technical certification (e.g. CEM, LEED AP, PMP)
Prior experience launching SaaS or subscription-based services in the smart-building sector
Familiarity with network architecture, APIs, and cloud-based SCADA solutions
Proven track record in recruiting and developing high-performance engineering and analytics teams
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
401k with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Company
Crete United
Crete United is an energy efficiency company that uses our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) expertise to improve communities.
5001-10000 employees
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