Building Controls Technician II​/III - Data Center

About Mantis

We help organizations improve how their buildings perform by bringing together energy, facility operations, and sustainability into one connected approach. At Mantis, our teams work across the full lifecycle of a facility—from planning and design to field execution and long-term asset management—across commercial and industrial portfolios, data centers, and complex mechanical systems.

Our work spans four core areas:
Building Controls, Energy Efficiency, Energy Advisory, and Facility Management—covering HVAC/mechanical optimization, BMS/BAS and EPMS controls, lighting system upgrades, energy brokerage, roofing and building envelope assessments, construction management, and more.

Whether you’re in sales, engineering, construction/project management, field operations, corporate, or technology, you’ll play a role in delivering these solutions and helping clients improve facility performance.

As a Building Controls Technician II/III, you are responsible for installing, programming, commissioning, servicing, and troubleshooting building management systems (BMS) and electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) within mission-critical data center environments. This role owns projects and service activities from startup through commissioning and ongoing support, working closely with customers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to deliver reliable system performance.

• Starting salary: $100,000+
• Annual bonus opportunity of up to
  10% based on individual and company performance
• Additional earning opportunity through Mantis' BMS Bonus Program
• Ongoing technical and leadership development opportunities
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Install, program, commission, and troubleshoot BMS and controls systems

Service existing building control systems

Perform startup and commissioning of complete building automation systems

Install building control components including controllers, panels, conduit, sensors, and related hardware

Build and assemble low-voltage control panels

Perform point-to-point verification and checkout activities

Perform software and hardware calibration required for proper system operation

Execute low-voltage cable installation and termination activities as needed

Support project commissioning activities, including participation in daily meetings and documentation of results

Work closely with installation subcontractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule and in compliance with contract requirements, applicable codes, and industry standards

Partner with project teams and customers to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions

Own assigned work from initiation through completion while proactively communicating progress, risks, and issues

Projects commissioned and delivered in accordance with contract requirements, code requirements, and customer expectations

Building control systems installed, calibrated, and operating as designed

Commissioning activities completed with accurate documentation and issue resolution

Strong customer satisfaction through responsive troubleshooting and service support

Safe execution of work in active construction and mission-critical environments

Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and effective communication throughout project delivery

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) in mission-critical or data center environments;
Tridium Niagara experience strongly preferred

Experience commissioning, programming, and troubleshooting networked control systems, including wire sheet programming and control logic

Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems commonly found in data center environment

Ability to read and interpret:
Network topologies, Electrical one-line diagrams, Device wiring drawings, Control drawings

Strong understanding of open protocols such as: BACnet IP, BACnet MSTP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU.

Knowledge of low-voltage wiring and terminations including: RS-232, RS-485, CAT5/CAT
6.

Understanding of electrical code requirements and controls applications involving 120V, 240V, and 480V systems

Familiarity with CAD software and construction drawings

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including…