"Automation Project Manager"

Automation Project Manager

Job #: 042115

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $65,000 - $77,500

Hours:

Standard University business hours

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

This position will diagnose and troubleshoot building automation system and network issues to ensure campus systems are running at peak efficiency. The Automation Project Manager will work closely with engineering, consultants, information technology technicians, general contractors, and trades technicians. This position will also be responsible for hiring, coordinating and directing sub-contractors on commercial construction applications.

Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree with related HVAC knowledge OR five (5) plus years of experience in HVAC software programming; ability to demonstrate a solid mechanical aptitude with climate control and building Automation systems.
• Be able to demonstrate computer proficiencies with e-mail, Microsoft Office Suite, Continuum.
• The ability to lead and direct projects while continuing to support and provide staff development.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience working with the DDC Controls Systems.
• Familiarity with concepts and theories relating to HVAC, card access, camera and lighting control.
• Strong communication, problem solving, analytical, independent thinking, judgment and decision making skills.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Practical knowledge and experience working with low voltage electricity.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, program, and implement application and database solutions for the campus building automation system(s) to include, HVAC, Lighting, Snowmelt, and Card Access Systems.
• Manage, engineer, and estimate Direct Digital Control (DDC) projects on campus for Orange Automation.
• Project Management includes: campus Card Access, temperature controls, lighting controls, utility monitoring and RS485 network & BacNet integration as well as infrastructure design.
• Engineering duties include: Proper valve sizing for flow, GPM, and CV.
• Damper selection, types and sizing of actuators both electronic and pneumatic.
• Proper power supply sizing for both AC and DC applications.
• Design produce, test, implement and maintain systems under various application software languages, platforms and protocols to support the systems.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting support for the Campus DDC/HVAC, lighting, and card access system via automation/web programming.
• Coordinate and schedule necessary resources for a project with University departments and outside vendors to deliver projects in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot building automation issues utilizing the Energy Management System and work with mechanical trades and CPDC engineering to resolve these issues.