Senior BAS Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Senior BAS Technical Project Manager

Location: New York Metro Area

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with regular travel to customer sites

Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus

About the Role

An innovative building technology company is looking for a Senior Building Automation & Controls Engineer to support the deployment and ongoing performance of smart building solutions across the New York metropolitan area.

This role combines HVAC controls engineering, project delivery, system integration and energy optimisation. You will work alongside commercial, operational and technical teams to assess buildings, develop project scopes, oversee installations and ensure systems are fully commissioned and performing as intended.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in building automation who wants to contribute to energy efficiency and lower carbon emissions while developing their career within a growing, technology-driven business.

Key Responsibilities

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• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments of commercial and multifamily buildings to establish project requirements, installation costs, projected energy savings and potential utility incentives.
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• Support the commercial team by providing technical expertise, developing project scopes and helping identify suitable solutions for prospective customers.
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• Manage the technical delivery of projects from initial planning through installation, testing and final commissioning, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are maintained.
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• Coordinate subcontractors, customers and internal stakeholders to ensure installations progress efficiently and issues are resolved promptly.
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• Oversee the integration of cloud-based building management technology with existing HVAC controls, controllers and field devices.
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• Work with software and product development teams to verify communications between connected hardware and software platforms.
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• Lead commissioning activities, system validation and final project handover, ensuring installations meet customer expectations and technical requirements.
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• Produce and maintain engineering documentation, system drawings, project records and commissioning reports.
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• Provide regional technical support for operational buildings, including troubleshooting, system optimisation and customer liaison.
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• Work with operations and engineering teams to identify process improvements, develop internal tools and enhance the delivery of services.
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• Identify opportunities to improve building performance, operational efficiency and energy consumption throughout the customer lifecycle.
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Required Qualifications & Experience

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• Degree or equivalent academic background in Engineering, ideally within mechanical, electrical, HVAC or building services disciplines.
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• Approximately 5–8 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
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• Building automation and controls engineering.
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• MEP or mechanical building services engineering.
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• BAS/BMS system design, installation or commissioning.
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• Strong understanding of HVAC automation, control systems and building technology integration.
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• Ability to travel regularly to customer sites throughout New York City's five boroughs.
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• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with customers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
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• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to technical challenges and project delivery.
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• Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced business environment.
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• An interest in improving processes, identifying operational inefficiencies and contributing to the development of new solutions.
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Desirable Experience

Candidates with any of the following experience will be particularly attractive:

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• Delivery or management of energy efficiency and HVAC retrofit projects.
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• Building automation project management.
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• Controls system testing, commissioning and optimisation.
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• Experience with Tridium Niagara products and applications.
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• Exposure to smart building platforms, cloud-connected controls or energy management technologies.
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What's on Offer?

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• Competitive compensation: Attractive base salary with additional bonus potential.
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• Hybrid working: Three days per week in the office, alongside regular visits to customer sites.
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• Meaningful impact: Help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across urban and multifamily buildings.
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• Professional development: Dedicated training allowance to support technical development and career progression.
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• Equity participation: Opportunity to participate in the company's employee equity incentive programme.
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• Career progression: Join a growing technology business where you can take ownership, influence processes and contribute directly to future success.
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Important Information

Candidates must already be authorised to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.