"Building Automation Systems Manager"

Job Details

Building Automation Systems Manager
Job ID: 292903
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Serves as the university's primary technical expert for BAS operations across all locations and campuses. Provides advanced expertise in troubleshooting of BAS platforms, directs vendor support and technicians to ensure reliable building performance. Drives system optimization, supports campus energy and utility dashboard integration, and collaborates with Plant Operations and IT to align building automation with university-wide energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages system performance and supports technicians and vendors to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues in BAS systems, including software and hardware problems, controlling logic, sequences of operation, and programming for BAS controllers
2. Manages vendor contracts while contributing to the development of KSU BAS standards
3. Collaborates with Plant Operations Engineering, works with internal technicians and providers to retro-commission and TAB systems to ensure accurate functionality and efficient performance
4. Leads BAS optimization efforts to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort
5. Coordinates with the Associate Director, Energy Management and Utilities, on campus-wide BAS strategy and supporting dashboards for energy monitoring
6. Provides technical support in planning system upgrades, expansions, and retrofits, and communicate effectively with project managers and end users to understand requirements, offer support, and address concerns
7. Maintains accurate documentation of BAS configurations, updates, and troubleshooting procedures
8. Provides training and guidance for technicians on BAS operation and basic troubleshooting
9. Ensures BAS installations and modifications comply with industry codes, university standards, and best practices
10. Participates and leads support in walkthroughs, inspections, and data reviews to identify opportunities for system improvements

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license

Required Experience
Five (5) years of relevant experience in controls and Building Automation Systems (BAS) or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certification(s) in (Niagara N4, ALC WebCTRL, Delta enteliWEB, Schneider/Ecostruxure).
Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in BAS systems

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Computer Science, HVAC, Refrigeration, or Information Technology or a related field

Preferred Experience
Proven experience in large multi-building or campus BAS environments.
Proven experience with metering, dashboards, and IoT systems.
Familiarity with ASHRAE Guideline 36, commissioning, and energy optimization practices.

Proposed Salary

The midpoint of the salary range is $83,400. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Hands-on experience implementing BAS standards, sequence of operations, and control strategies in diverse building types.
Proven ability to serve as subject matter expert and mentor for BAS technicians, while directing contractors and reviewing BAS project deliverables.
Technical lead for campus MEP, metering, and utility dashboards, with ability to integrate BAS, submeters, and IoT devices into enterprise monitoring platforms.
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines
Team-oriented and adaptable, with a solutions-focused mindset in a fast-paced campus operations environment.

KNOWLEDGE
Recognized proficiency in BAS platforms such as Niagara, Delta, Automated Logic, Ecostruxure, and working knowledge of environments such as ladder logic, function block, scripting, and protocols, including BACnet and Modbus.
Strong knowledge of HVAC and electrical systems
High-level knowledge of BAS, HVAC/electrical systems, energy metering integration, and IoT-enabled technologies.
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., AI, Microsoft Office suite)

SKILLS
Technical lead for campus MEP, metering, and utility dashboards, with the ability to integrate BAS, submeters, and IoT devices into enterprise monitoring platforms.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex BAS, integration, and networking issues, with oversight of BAS-related server and network architecture (IP addressing, VLANs, RDP, and related technologies) in collaboration with the KSU UITS team.
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, and communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette