Automation Director

CCI Mechanical, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

401k with match

Job summary

CCI Mechanical, Inc. is seeking an Automation Director based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role, you will lead and develop our automation and controls division, ensuring alignment between construction and service operations.

The ideal candidate should possess 7-10+ years of relevant experience, with strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of HVAC systems.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with match.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in HVAC controls, BAS, or automation systems.
• Proven experience supporting both construction projects and service operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and scale CCI Mechanical’s automation and controls division.
• Oversee automation on construction projects, ensuring delivery on schedule and budget.
• Manage BAS/BMS service operations including maintenance and troubleshooting.

Skills

HVAC controls

BAS systems

Leadership

Project management

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

LonWorks

Johnson Controls

Tridium Niagara

Alerton

Trane

Carrier

Job description

We specialize in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of commercial and industrial projects. As a design-build leader, our team has constructed and maintained mechanical systems for a wide variety of high-profile clients, including hospitals, data centers, manufacturers, hotels, universities, office buildings, and more.

Job Summary

The Automation Director will play a critical role in aligning field execution, engineering, and customer expectations while advancing CCI Mechanical’s position as a leader in smart building and integrated HVAC solutions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership & Division Development

• Lead, develop, and scale CCI Mechanical’s automation and controls division across both construction and service teams.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish career paths, training programs, and succession planning for technicians, programmers, project managers, and engineers.
• Partner with Service and Construction leadership to align automation strategy with company growth objectives.

Construction Operations & Project Execution

• Oversee automation scope on new construction and retrofit projects, including design coordination, submittals, installation, programming, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure controls systems are delivered on schedule, on budget, and to specification.
• Standardize construction processes for controls design, panel builds, network architecture, and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure seamless handoff from construction to service, including complete documentation, training, and system readiness.
• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, design‑assist, and value engineering.

Service Operations & Lifecycle Support

• Oversee all BAS/BMS service operations including maintenance, troubleshooting, retrofits, and system optimization.
• Support service teams with complex diagnostics and system performance issues.
• Implement best practices to improve system uptime, response times, and service delivery consistency.
• Drive long‑term service agreement growth through automation upgrades, analytics, and energy solutions.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as CCI Mechanical’s subject matter expert for building automation systems and controls integration.
• Provide technical oversight across platforms such as:
• Johnson Controls
• Tridium Niagara
• Alerton
• Trane
• Carrier
• Ensure proper integration with HVAC equipment, central plants, IoT devices, and enterprise systems.
• Lead implementation of advanced technologies such as fault detection & diagnostics (FDD), remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance.

Customer & Business Development

• Partner with sales, preconstruction, and account management teams to deliver value‑driven automation solutions.
• Engage with customers during both project and service phases to ensure satisfaction and identify new opportunities.
• Support proposals, estimates, and technical presentations for construction and service work.
• Identify and develop opportunities for energy savings, system upgrades, and long‑term partnerships.

Financial & Performance Management

• Manage P&L performance for automation across both construction and service lines.
• Develop forecasts, staffing models, and operational plans aligned with workload and growth targets.
• Establish KPIs and reporting for project execution, service performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive margin improvement through efficiency, standardization, and strategic execution.
• Practice and adhere to the “CCI Way”.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in HVAC controls, BAS, or automation systems.
• Proven experience supporting both construction projects and service operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, controls design, and BAS architecture.
  • Experience with construction lifecycle: design, submittals, installation, commissioning, and turnover.
  • Proficiency with protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and LonWorks.
  • Experience in system integration, programming, and optimization.
  • Knowledge of energy management and building performance strategies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong business and operational acumen across both project and service environments.
• Ability to bridge gaps between construction delivery and ongoing service operations.
• Excellent communication skills with field teams, leadership, and clients.
• Results‑driven with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• BAS certifications (e.g. Niagara or similar)
• Experience within a commercial HVAC contractor environment
• Demonstrated success building or scaling an automation/controls division.

Physical Demands

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate reports. Work is performed in the office, field and has client‑site responsibilities. Field sites are both indoors and outdoors throughout the year. CCI services the Utah, Idaho, and Nevada regions. Regional travel is required to support teams, projects and customers.

Work Environment

Combination of office and field.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD and 401k with match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affir­­‑­missive Action Policy.