Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative, mission-critical solutions. The BAS Technical Program Manager supports mission critical projects focused on building automation systems, providing technical and project leadership for planning and design, while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project alignment with requirements.
Responsibilities
- Oversee subconsultant scopes of work, including the development, review, and coordination of Statements of Objectives (SOO), construction drawings, and technical specifications
- Ensure subconsultant deliverables are complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements, organizational standards, and applicable codes and regulations using the DLB QAQC process
- Coordinate with project teams and external partners to monitor scope compliance, maintain quality expectations, and support timely delivery of design and documentation packages
- Create and manage project deliverables including design drawings, sequences of operations and specifications
- Assist in development of various engineering drawings in AutoCAD and Revit format including floor plan drawings, system architecture diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams and control panel diagrams
- Coordinate items with MEP trades that also affect BAS
- Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
- Management of project deliverables when they are not the lead design engineer
- Develop, document, and maintain BAS and EPMS production standards in conjunction with the BIM team
- Develop, document, and maintain BAS and EPMS specification sections
- Review existing standards regularly to ensure they align with customer needs, DLB graphics standards, and ongoing innovations in the industry
- Provide training, guidance, and support to staff regarding standards implementation and compliance
- Work closely with outsource partners standards and training staff to ensure compliance on all projects
- Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
- Manage and review shop drawings and submittals
- Manage and review and respond to RFIs
- Manage and review punch lists and project close out documents
- Assist and manage onsite BAS engineering audits and feasibility studies
- Assist and manage BAS engineering surveys for retrofit projects
- Prepare and oversee development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Create / complete departmental reports
- Accountable for project contract administration
- Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance
- Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization
Skills
- Knowledge of open-source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
- Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
- Knowledge of typical data center control redundancy strategies
- Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures
- Skilled at using Revit and AutoCAD
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
- Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
- Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- B.A. / B.S. degree in Engineering, construction or related disciplines
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in BAS controls systems engineering
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Flex spending accounts (FSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
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