Automation Director

We specialize in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of commercial and industrial projects. As a design-build leader, our team has constructed and maintained mechanical systems for a wide variety of high-profile clients, including hospitals, data centers, manufacturers, hotels, universities, office buildings, and more.

The Automation Director will play a critical role in aligning field execution, engineering, and customer expectations while advancing CCI Mechanical’s position as a leader in smart building and integrated HVAC solutions.

• Lead, develop, and scale CCI Mechanical’s automation and controls division across both construction and service teams.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, technical excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish career paths, training programs, and succession planning for technicians, programmers, project managers, and engineers.
• Partner with Service and Construction leadership to align automation strategy with company growth objectives.

• Oversee automation scope on new construction and retrofit projects, including design coordination, submittals, installation, programming, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure controls systems are delivered on schedule, on budget, and to specification.
• Standardize construction processes for controls design, panel builds, network architecture, and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure seamless handoff from construction to service, including complete documentation, training, and system readiness.
• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, design‑assist, and value engineering.

• Oversee all BAS/BMS service operations including maintenance, troubleshooting, retrofits, and system optimization.
• Support service teams with complex diagnostics and system performance issues.
• Implement best practices to improve system uptime, response times, and service delivery consistency.
• Drive long‑term service agreement growth through automation upgrades, analytics, and energy solutions.

• Serve as CCI Mechanical’s subject matter expert for building automation systems and controls integration.
• Provide technical oversight across platforms such as:
• Johnson Controls
• Tridium Niagara
• Alerton
• Trane
• Carrier
• Ensure proper integration with HVAC equipment, central plants, IoT devices, and enterprise systems.
• Lead implementation of advanced technologies such as fault detection & diagnostics (FDD), remote monitoring, and predictive maintenance.

• Partner with sales, preconstruction, and account management teams to deliver value‑driven automation solutions.
• Engage with customers during both project and service phases to ensure satisfaction and identify new opportunities.
• Support proposals, estimates, and technical presentations for construction and service work.
• Identify and develop opportunities for energy savings, system upgrades, and long‑term partnerships.

• Manage P&L performance for automation across both construction and service lines.
• Develop forecasts, staffing models, and operational plans aligned with workload and growth targets.
• Establish KPIs and reporting for project execution, service performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Drive margin improvement through efficiency, standardization, and strategic execution.
• Practice and adhere to the “CCI Way”.
• Perform other duties as required.

• 7–10+ years of experience in HVAC controls, BAS, or automation systems.
• Proven experience supporting both construction projects and service operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, controls design, and BAS architecture.
  • Experience with construction lifecycle: design, submittals, installation, commissioning, and turnover.
  • Proficiency with protocols such as BACnet,…