Technical Building Systems Manager

Job Description

Building Systems | Commissioning | Energy Management

Position Overview

As the Technical Building Systems Manager, you will provide leadership and oversight for technical teams responsible for commissioning, retro-commissioning, building systems optimization, and energy-related projects across large commercial facilities and multi-building portfolios. You will oversee project execution from planning and design review through implementation, system testing, performance verification, and ongoing optimization. Projects involve complex mechanical, HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems, requiring strong technical knowledge, project management capabilities, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a team of technical professionals, managing daily activities, project assignments, and resource allocation.
• Oversee commissioning and/or retro-commissioning, technical services, and building optimization projects across large commercial facilities and multi-building portfolios.
• Participate in developing project scopes, technical approaches, staffing plans, cost estimates, and execution strategies while managing project budgets, cost forecasts and schedules.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction management, facilities teams, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide technical oversight of HVAC, mechanical systems, building automation systems (BAS), and integrated building controls.
• Monitor project performance, identify deficiencies, troubleshoot technical challenges, and implement corrective action plans.
• Support mechanical and controls upgrades, commissioning activities, system integration, and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Monitor energy performance and ensure project objectives, operational requirements, and performance targets are achieved.

Required Education, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in commissioning, retro-commissioning, HVAC controls, mechanical systems, building automation, energy management, or related fields.
• 2+ years of concurrent leadership experience managing technical teams, engineers, or project professionals.
• Experience supporting large commercial facilities, multi-building campuses, or portfolio-level projects involving complex MEP systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, mechanical systems, building automation, controls integration, and building performance optimization.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, scope development, and resource planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Commissioning certification through ACG, BCxA, or ASHRAE.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• Experience with building automation systems design, programming, and controls integration.
• Experience in healthcare, higher education, institutional, industrial, or large commercial facilities.
• Familiarity with cloud-based commissioning platforms, Bluebeam Studio, and Bluebeam Revu.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 30–40% travel to client project sites