Building Performance & Optimisation Lead

Airmaster; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Novated Leasing Options

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Airmaster is an award-winning Building Service company delivering HVAC&R management, smart building solutions and fire services across Australia and New Zealand. We are seeking a Building Performance & Optimisation Lead to drive data-driven programs aimed at energy efficiency, indoor environment, and asset performance across our client base.

You will shape the Intelligent Maintenance platform, collaborate with product managers, and lead projects requiring NABERS/WELL expertise, BMS/EMS data

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years’ experience in HVAC, BMS, and/or energy management.
• Experience with analytics/FDD technologies & energy modelling.
• Strong understanding of building systems and optimisation practices.
• Strong understanding of building RATING systems, including NABERS, WELLS, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and BI tools.
• Strong time management and delivery capability.
• Driver’s licence and ability to obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading the delivery of Building Performance Programs and Services, including NABERS (Energy, Water, IE), WELL pathways, and optimisation services.
• Analysing and model building data, including BMS/EMS data, to identify, design, implement, validate, and report on solutions that deliver performance improvements.
• Working with clients, site teams, consultants, and internal AI/Data Science teams to implement building performance programs and targeted initiatives.
• Support organising and extracting metering and utilities data, including understanding infrastructure, relationships, topologies, and developing virtual meters where required to support energy management.
• Managing complex IM data-driven tasks and provide engineering support to technicians as needed.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships through consistent delivery and outcomes.
• Supporting business development and maintain an industry profile in building optimisation, analytics/fault detection diagnostics.
• Collaborating with IM integrations and product teams to improve data pipelines, models, and platform capabilities.
• Advocating for data-driven maintenance and digital transformation.

Skills

HVAC

BMS & EMS

Analytics

BI tools

Data visualization

Stakeholder communication

Project delivery

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Energy modelling

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

BI tools

Job description

Airmaster is an award-winning Building Service company, providing expert solutions in HVAC&R Management, Smart Building Solutions and Fire Services to our clients across Australia and New Zealand.

Founded in Melbourne in 1988, we have grown to 17 branches across Australia and New Zealand, becoming an industry leader with a dedicated and growing workforce of over 1100 team members made up of Technicians, Apprentices, Engineers & Support Staff.

Our goal is simple: to lead the industry in integrated building services, combining HVAC&R, Building Automation, Electrical and Fire System to create smart buildings that are compliant and optimised for energy and resources efficiency.

Our approach is built on advanced data-driven technology, revolutionising the way we operate - improving performance, reducing energy use, and delivering smarter and more reliable service.

The Role

We’re seeking a Building Performance & Optimisation Lead to deliver data-driven building performance programs and services across our customer base, primarily targeting sites with Intelligent Maintenance (IM) deployed.

This role focuses on using building data to drive measurable outcomes by identifying opportunities to improve building performance related to energy efficiency, the indoor environment, and asset performance. You will lead the design and delivery of building performance programs and implement targeted initiatives that support customers to achieve both operational and commercial objectives.

You will also play a key role in shaping the future of Airmaster’s Intelligent Maintenance platform, working closely with the IM Product Manager to enhance energy management capabilities, analytics, and tooling.

We are also accepting applications from VIC and ACT.

The Building Performance & Optimisation Lead will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Developing and leading the delivery of Building Performance Programs and Services, including NABERS (Energy, Water, IE), WELL pathways, and optimisation services
• Analysing and model building data, including BMS/EMS data, to identify, design, implement, validate, and report on solutions that deliver performance improvements
• Working with clients, site teams, consultants, and internal AI/Data Science teams to implement building performance programs and targeted initiatives.
• Support organising and extracting metering and utilities data, including understanding infrastructure, relationships, topologies, and developing virtual meters where required to support energy management.
• Managing complex IM data-driven tasks and provide engineering support to technicians as needed
• Maintaining strong customer relationships through consistent delivery and outcomes
• Supporting business development and maintain an industry profile in building optimisation, analytics/fault detection diagnostics
• Collaborating with IM integrations and product teams to improve data pipelines, models, and platform capabilities
• Advocating for data-driven maintenance and digital transformation

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
• 7+ years’ experience in HVAC, BMS, and/or energy management
• Experience with analytics/FDD technologies & energy modelling
• Strong understanding of building systems and optimisation practices
• Strong understanding of building RATING systems, including NABERS, WELLS, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and BI tools
• Strong time management and delivery capability
• Driver’s licence and ability to obtain security clearances

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Highly Analytical with strong attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong stakeholder communication and coordination
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Growth mindset

Benefits of Working with Airmaster

Our strength lies in bringing together talented individuals who uphold high standards and work collaboratively toward a shared goal. The successful candidate will join a high performing and progressive company who hold a strong reputation in the industry, and work alongside experts dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

We believe in investing in our team members, and as an employee with Airmaster, you will have access to continuous training & development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career through our company. You will be welcomed into a collaborative and supportive team environment where open communication is encouraged and your contributions are valued.

We also offer:

• Discounted Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Novated Leasing Options
• Competitive Salary in line with skills and experience