Building Management Systems Manager

Turner Construction Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an experienced Building Management System (BMS) lead for Indianapolis, with strong EPMS integration and IT infrastructure expertise. The role oversees engineers and superintendents, coordinating with design teams and subcontractors on schedules, submittals, and commissioning for mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities include leading BMS/EPMS project activities, managing turnover and warranties, and ensuring safety and quality in coordination with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with progressive responsibility in construction design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of BMS/EPMS or equivalent.
• Extensive BMS/EPMS integration experience is required.
• Experience with installation of major systems and IT infrastructure components is required.
• BMS experience to include environmental and electrical monitoring and controls is preferred.
• Data Center or complex building controls systems experience is required.
• Supervisory experience and ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performance teams.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead BMS project team and activities related to BMS/EPMS scope of work.
• Provide project leadership to subcontractors and Owner’s Consultants for alignment and efficient installation.
• Coordinate BMS/EPMS installation details with electrical and other MEP systems.
• Prepare controls-related OFCI items lists to meet ROJ dates and schedules.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, and design team approvals for BMS/EPMS.
• Oversee turnover, testing, commissioning, and operations manuals delivery.

Skills

BMS integration

EPMS integration

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

IT infrastructure

Environmental monitoring

Job description

Division: Indianapolis

Project Location(s): Indianapolis, IN 46240 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:Lead and oversee activities related to preconstruction, engineering, field installation, and startup of Building Management Systems for new mission critical facilities construction projects. Directly supervise Building Management System team of engineers and superintendents.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Building Management System (BMS) project team and activities associated with BMS Scope of Work.
• Provide project leadership to subcontractors, Owner’s Consultants and Representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
• Know in detail BMS/Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) contracts and scopes and understand delineation between packages and responsibilities.
• Work with MEP and BMS Engineers to complete system responsibility matrix of MEP systems. Confirm and coordinate BMS/EPMS installation details between equipment and inter-related systems including but not limited to Electrical Power Quality/monitoring and Building Management Systems.
• Mange and assist in preparation of controls related Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) contract items list for components, materials, and systems to ensure compliance of Required on Job (ROJ) dates with project schedule and include appropriate approvals.
• Communicate site-specific Safety Plan requirements to ensure compliance with BMS subcontractors.
• Manage BMS/EPMS submittals and shop drawing review process with assigned Project Engineer and gain approvals from Design Team. Confirm coordination of submittal and shop drawing information between system controls/MEP subcontractors.
• Facilitate management and execution of turnover process including start-up, testing, commissioning, closeout, operations and maintenance manuals, secure warranties and guaranties, training, and obtain spare parts and specialty tools.
• Conduct regular job site walkthroughs to confirm system controls/MEP work proceeds according to contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• Participate in project schedule update meetings and provide latest information to create and maintain accurate project schedule.
• Lead BMS/EPMS Coordination Meetings and attend Commissioning (Cx) and Start Up meetings to convey information and ensure communication of priorities and schedule.
• Collaborate with Engineer of Record (Design Engineer) on submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), and cost.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) team to execute quality control plan for BMS activities and Special Systems/Low Voltage contractors.
• Manage coordination of field installation with subcontractors, specifically Design System Integrator (DSI) and Construction Systems Integrator (CSI) contracts.
• Schedule manufacturing site visits and oversee Factory Witness Tests on equipment and control systems.
• Manage follow up of closeout activities of each project phase and final project completion.
• Oversee management of and updates to Equipment Tracking Log specific to assigned BMS subcontractors.
• Oversee detailed log of lessons learned throughout project and share with BMS project team and project leadership.
• Foster environment with BMS team to provide coaching and expert guidance on processes and implementation and be open to team contributions for continuous improvement.
• Manage 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.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of substantial Building Management System (BMS)/Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Extensive BMS/EPMS integration experience, required
• Experience with installation of one or more major systems and IT Infrastructure components, required
• BMS experience to include Environmental and Electrical monitoring and controls, preferred
• Data Center or Complex Building Controls Systems experience, required
• Supervisory experience, ability to motivate, coach, and develop high performance teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to lead, negotiate, influence, and engage stakeholders, teams, and others
• Professional and effective written and verbal communications skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, and tailor communications appropriately
• Advanced project management skills with ability to manage high volume of work for self and team in deadline driven work environment
• Analytical and adept at processing and breaking down data into actionable information sheduling software

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 regularly 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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