Building Management Systems Engineer

Turner Construction Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Indianapolis seeks an experienced Building Management Systems (BMS) leader to manage preconstruction, field installation, and startup for mission critical facilities. You will oversee BMS/EPMS scopes, coordinate with owners, engineers, and subcontractors, and drive QA/QC and safety programs to meet project milestones.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related construction experience, Data Center/complex controls experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 6 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installations of substantial Building Management Systems (BMS) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Data Center or Complex Building Controls Systems experience required.
• BMS experience to include Environmental and Electrical monitoring and controls, preferred.
• Basic system integration experience.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, various building systems.
• Effective time management of competing demands and able to meet work objectives in a deadline driven work environment.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communications skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, and tailor communications appropriately.
• Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications

Responsibilities

• Manage activities associated with Building Management System (BMS)/Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) scope of work and manage submittals and shop drawing review process with assigned owner's representative and owner's engineer, and gain approvals from design team for assigned subcontractors.
• Partner with BMS project team, subcontractors, Owner's Consultants, and Representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
• Monitor quality and status of assigned BMS subcontractors' construction documents.
• Know in detail assigned BMS contracts, scopes, and Trade budgets and understand delineation between packages and responsibilities.
• Change order management of BMS/EPMS with respective subcontractors.
• Work with MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) Engineering team to coordinate LV communications between equipment and inter-related systems, including but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, Power Quality, Fire Alarm, Security and Tel/Data/Communications.
• Participate in regular site walks to confirm controls/MEP work is proceeding according to contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• Track BMS Trade budgets and coordinate projections and actuals with project Cost Analyst.
• Confirm implementation of site-specific Safety Plan with assigned subcontractors
• Review monthly pay requests of assigned BMS subcontractors.
• Participate in BMS/EPMS coordination meetings and Commissioning (Cx) and Start-up meetings to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Ensure timely release of materials and equipment for fabrication to conform to project schedule.
• Manage project closeout, secure guarantees, warranties, and service/maintenance agreements required for acceptance and handover of BMS systems for each project phase.
• Manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) program with LV contractors and track work to complete and punch list.
• Attend manufacturer site visits and review Factory Witness Tests on equipment and control systems as needed.
• Assist with Start Up and Commissioning phase of construction, attend meetings and keep information flowing to achieve schedule commitments.
• Assist in management and updates of Equipment Tracking Log specific to assigned subcontractors.
• Supervise BMS employees and other team members, participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

BMS experience

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Division: Indianapolis
• Project Location(s): Indianapolis, IN 46225 USA
• Minimum Years Experience:
• Travel Involved:
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Classification: Experienced
• Education:
• Job Family: Construction
• Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:

Oversee, manage, and direct preconstruction, field installation, and startup of Building Management Systems (BMS) for new mission critical facilities construction projects.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Manage activities associated with Building Management System (BMS)/Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) scope of work and manage submittals and shop drawing review process with assigned owner's representative and owner's engineer, and gain approvals from design team for assigned subcontractors.
• Partner with BMS project team, subcontractors, Owner's Consultants, and Representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
• Monitor quality and status of assigned BMS subcontractors' construction documents.
• Know in detail assigned BMS contracts, scopes, and Trade budgets and understand delineation between packages and responsibilities.
• Change order management of BMS/EPMS with respective subcontractors.
• Work with MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) Engineering team to coordinate Low Voltage (LV)communications between equipment and inter-related systems, including but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, Power Quality, Fire Alarm, Security and Tel/Data/Communications.
• Participate in regular site walks to confirm controls/MEP work is proceeding according to contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• Track BMS Trade budgets and coordinate projections and actuals with project Cost Analyst.
• Confirm implementation of site-specific Safety Plan with assigned subcontractors
• Review monthly pay requests of assigned BMS subcontractors.
• Participate in BMS/EPMS coordination meetings and Commissioning (Cx) and Start-up meetings to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Ensure timely release of materials and equipment for fabrication to conform to project schedule.
• Manage project closeout, secure guarantees, warranties, and service/maintenance agreements required for acceptance and handover of BMS systems for each project phase.
• Manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) program with LV contractors and track work to complete and punch list.
• Attend manufacturer site visits and review Factory Witness Tests on equipment and control systems as needed.
• Assist with Start Up and Commissioning phase of construction, attend meetings and keep information flowing to achieve schedule commitments.
• Assist in management and updates of Equipment Tracking Log specific to assigned subcontractors.
• Supervise BMS employees and other team members, participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 6 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installations of substantial Building Management Systems (BMS) or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Data Center or Complex Building Controls Systems experience. required
• BMS experience to include Environmental and Electrical monitoring and controls, preferred
• Basic system integration experience
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, various building systems
• Effective time management of competing demands and able to meet work objectives in a deadline driven work environment
• Professional and effective written and verbal communications skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, and tailor communications appropriately
• Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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