HVAC Technical Solutions Manager

bbp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

bbp in Singapore seeks a seasoned HVAC specialist to lead design validation, optimization, and commissioning of chiller plants, AHUs, and ACMV systems. You will perform performance analysis, root-cause identification, and corrective action planning for underperforming equipment.

Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and clients, present technical proposals, and drive energy-saving initiatives to meet COP targets while ensuring regulatory compliance and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of strong HVAC technical experience.
• Experience managing senior-level customers in technical presentations.
• Strong ability to handle difficult operational situations.
• SCEM certified; Green Mark certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning and fine-tuning of chiller plants, AHUs, and ACMV systems.
• Review HVAC design documents to identify performance issues.
• Recommend modifications for better efficiency, lifecycle cost, and maintainability.
• Coordinate with project teams, contractors, and clients for system enhancements.
• Develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless implementation with no operational disruption.
• Support business development with technical proposals and client updates.

Skills

Technical presentation

Customer management

HVAC knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCEM certified

EEOA certification

Green Mark certification

Job description

• Subject matter expert for chiller plants, pumps, cooling towers, air handling systems, automation & controls, and ACMV systems.
• Perform detailed plant and performance analysis, root cause identification, and corrective action planning for underperforming equipment. Analyse and provide solutions.
• Provide rapid solutions to field ational issues during enhancement or fine-tuning activities
• Conduct detailed on-site measurement and verification using industry-standard tools:
• Water-side instrumentation: Ultrasonic flow meters, differential pressure gauges, and temperature sensors
• Air-side instrumentation: Anemometers, temperature and humidity sensors
• Chiller performance measurements: Refrigerant pressure measurement – manometers
• Prepare Functional Design Specification (FDS) for chiller plant and optimisation strategy
• Evaluate and derive solution for air distribution systems for balancing issues, duct leakage, improper damper operations, and thermal comfort inconsistencies

System Design Validation & Optimization

• Review HVAC design documents (schematics, layout plans, control logic) to identify potential performance or constructability issues.
• Recommend modifications for better efficiency, life cycle cost, maintainability, and compatibility.
• Ensure designs support energy code and regulatory compliance
• Ensure designs future scalability and maintainability.
• Lead commissioning and fine-tuning of chiller plants, AHUs, and ACMV systems to ensure systems meet or exceed target performance.
• Drive energy saving performance at project completion, ensuring systems meet or exceed design COP (kW/RT).
• Establish baseline operating conditions of existing chiller plants and develop recommendations for achieving optimal efficiency with technical justifications
• Proactively anticipate potential performance or integration issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure seamless implementation without any operational disruption to client facilities.

Stakeholder & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and contractors for chiller enhancement and performance optimisation work.
• Liaise effectively with clients, providing technical advice, updates, and system improvement proposals.
• Keep internal teams informed on client issues and system updates and upgrades
• Support business development by contributing technical insights during proposal preparation, client meetings, and post-project evaluations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Engineering Degree with minimum 7-10 years of strong technical experience in HVAC area
• Experienced in managing senior level customer in technical presentation and communication
• Strong operational experience on HVAC
• Strong ability to handle difficult operational situations
• SCEM certified
• Preferably with EEOA and Green Mark certifications