MANAGER, BUILDING AUTOMATION, Facilities Management & Planning

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,700 - 105,289; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Boston is seeking a Building Automation Manager to oversee daily operations of building automation systems across campus. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in building automation. The manager will work closely with union HVAC technicians and project managers to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency. Experience with various automation systems like Siemens and Johnson Controls is preferred. Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in building automation.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience with systems like Siemens, Schneider, and Johnson Controls is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of building automation systems across campus.
• Coordinate with HVAC technicians, electricians, and project managers.
• Supervise student interns and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Bachelor's degree required

8+ years of experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Category

Charles River Campus --> Trades

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500993530220

Posted Date

2/20/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 49

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$71,700.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$105,289.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Boston University seeks a highly motivated and experienced Building Automation Manager to oversee the daily operations of building automation systems across campus (Siemens, Schneider, Trane, Carrier, Mitsubishi, Distec, Johnson Controls, etc). This role will coordinate closely with in-house union HVAC technicians, electricians, and construction project managers to ensure optimal performance, energy efficiency, and system reliability. The manager will also supervise student interns and manage vendor relationships as well as large multi-million dollar BAS service contracts.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of experience

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.