Building Automation Systems (BAS) Manager in Ottawa

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As a Building Automation Systems (BAS) Manager at JLL, you'll lead technical operations and strategic oversight of sophisticated building automation infrastructure across critical facilities portfolios for a prominent global technology client in Kanata. This role positions you as both a technical authority and operational leader, responsible for ensuring that building management systems, controls infrastructure, and automation platforms deliver optimal performance, reliability, and value.

What this job involves:

• Lead and manage building automation systems operations across assigned facilities, ensuring system reliability, performance optimization, and compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Oversee calibration programs for instrumentation and control devices, establishing schedules, quality standards, and documentation protocols that ensure measurement accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage technical teams including automation engineers, calibration technicians, and controls specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance development.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for BAS infrastructure upgrades, system integrations, and technology modernization initiatives aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with facility management, engineering leadership, and client stakeholders to identify operational requirements, resolve technical challenges, and deliver continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for automation systems including uptime, energy efficiency, response times, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Coordinate commissioning and retro-commissioning projects, ensuring proper validation of control sequences, sensor accuracy, and system functionality.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for controls systems, ensuring quality delivery, cost effectiveness, and technical compliance.
• Review and approve control drawings, specifications, system architectures, and integration plans for new installations and system modifications.
• Implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs that minimize downtime and extend equipment lifecycles.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in building automation, IoT integration, and smart building solutions.
• Ensure cybersecurity protocols and network security standards are maintained across building automation and control systems.
• Oversee integration and management of fault diagnostic detection program.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in building automation systems, controls engineering, or facilities technology with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Proven experience managing technical teams, projects, and vendor relationships in commercial or industrial facility environments.
• Expert knowledge of building automation platforms such as Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Tridium, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of calibration principles, instrumentation technologies, and quality management systems for measurement equipment.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting control drawings, system architectures, network diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Solid understanding of HVAC systems, control theory, energy management strategies, and building performance optimization.
• Experience with project management, budget oversight, and resource allocation for technical operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with track record of driving operational improvements.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance in all aspects of technical operations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Automation, Controls Engineering, or related technical field.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Building Automation Certified Professional (BACP), ISA Certified Automation professional (CAP), or manufacturer-specific advanced certifications.
• Experience managing automation systems in mission-critical environments such as data centers, life sciences facilities, healthcare campuses, or high-performance commercial buildings.
• Familiarity with IoT platforms, cloud-based building analytics, fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) systems, and AI-enabled building technologies.
• Experience with BAS cybersecurity frameworks, network segmentation strategies, infrastructure modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.