Building Automation and HVAC Systems Manager

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FT EXEMPT-610001 Frankfort, KY, US

8 days ago Requisition

TITLE: Building Automation and HVAC Systems Manager

DEPARTMENT: Capital Planning and Facilities Management

REPORTS TO: Director, Capital Planning and Facilities Management

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD

WORK HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Under the general direction of the Director of Capital Planning and Facilities Management, the Building Automation and HVAC Systems Manager provides leadership, administration, and oversight of the University's Building Automation System (BAS), HVAC control systems, and related building management technologies. The position is responsible for supervising assigned skilled trades personnel, coordinating vendors and contractors, planning preventive and deferred maintenance programs, supporting capital improvement projects, monitoring building system performance, and ensuring the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of campus mechanical systems.

The position exercises independent judgment in planning work, establishing priorities, evaluating system performance, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and University policies. This position requires a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence to effectively perform supervisory, operational, and administrative responsibilities and is not suitable for remote work except as approved in accordance with University policy.

• Provides administration, oversight, and long-term management of the University's Building Automation System (BAS) and HVAC control systems serving campus facilities.
• Develops and implements preventive, predictive, and deferred maintenance programs for building automation systems, HVAC equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinates maintenance, installation, repair, troubleshooting, upgrades, and replacement of building automation equipment and associated control systems.
• Monitors building system performance and analyzes operational data to improve energy efficiency, equipment reliability, occupant comfort, and system performance.
• Supervises assigned skilled trades employees engaged in building automation, HVAC controls, and related maintenance activities.
• Coordinates and monitors the work of contractors, consultants, vendors, and service providers performing building automation and HVAC-related work.
• Assists with planning, coordinating, and overseeing capital improvement and renovation projects involving mechanical systems and building automation technologies.
• Conducts facility assessments and prepares recommendations regarding system upgrades, equipment replacement, deferred maintenance priorities, and capital improvements.
• Develops reports regarding equipment performance, maintenance activities, energy usage, system deficiencies, and operational recommendations.
• Collaborates with the Facilities Trades Manager and other Facilities personnel to coordinate maintenance activities affecting campus operations.
• Supports development and implementation of campus energy management initiatives and building optimization strategies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes, environmental regulations, OSHA requirements, manufacturer specifications, and University policies.
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other campus stakeholders.
• Maintains a regular, reliable, and consistent on-campus presence to effectively perform the essential functions of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of building automation systems, HVAC controls, energy management systems, and commercial mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical controls, pneumatic and digital control systems, mechanical equipment, and related building…