BMS Technician - Optimize HVAC, Drive Energy Efficiency

CBRE Group, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Management System Technician to oversee the site’s BMS, supporting multiple control platforms. You will lead daily operations, troubleshooting HVAC controls, and drive system optimization in a demanding environment.

This role emphasizes reliability, energy efficiency, and precise documentation. You will work with Honeywell EBI/TEC, Siemens Apogee/Desigo, and related networks, coordinating with facilities teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of hands-on DDC Building Management Systems experience in office or data center environments.
• Experience includes installation, programming, commissioning, maintenance, retrofits, conversions, and project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead operation, maintenance, and optimization of the building's BMS systems.
• Oversee preventive maintenance on BMS controllers, devices, networks, and system hardware.
• Review and refine sequences of operation to improve efficiency and optimize mechanical system performance.
• Troubleshoot HVAC controls, BMS performance, hardware/software functionality, and network communications.
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and BMS/BAS design drawings and specifications.
• Update and maintain system documentation, as‑built drawings, backups, and spare parts inventory.
• Install, configure, and upgrade hardware, operating systems, specialized software, and BMS applications.
• Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet, Fiber, and RS-485 communications.
• Work with open industry protocols including Modbus RTU/TCP, BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, BACnet/SC, and OPC.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate pneumatic controls, actuators, and pressure-based devices.
• Coordinate BMS-related work with internal trades, external contractors, and service vendors.
• Manage small BMS projects including system upgrades, retrofits, and integration tasks.
• Participate in engineering and project meetings, providing technical recommendations for system improvements.
• Respond to operational issues and emergency situations involving the Building Management System.
• Maintain technical proficiency through on-site and off-site training.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Coordination

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Honeywell EBI/TEC Systems

Siemens Apogee/Desigo/WinCC

Johnson Controls Metasys

Schneider EcoStruxure PSO/PME/DCE

Alerton Ascent

Automated Logic WebCTRL

Windows Server 2016-2025

Windows 10/11 Pro

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Building Management System Technician to oversee the site’s BMS, supporting multiple control platforms. You will lead daily operations, troubleshooting HVAC controls, and drive system optimization in a demanding environment.

This role emphasizes reliability, energy efficiency, and precise documentation. You will work with Honeywell EBI/TEC, Siemens Apogee/Desigo, and related networks, coordinating with facilities teams and vendors.