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Building Controls Project Manager

As a Building Controls Project Manager, you will lead a technical team for Chinook as well as act as a Building Automation System (BAS) Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will utilize experience in design, procurement, implementation, andoperation of complex building automation systems to deliver value on internal and external client projects. Further, you will manage key client relationships and manage resources.

This position will initially be REMOTE, but you must be able to travel to client sites up to 40% of the time. Based on future contract awards, the person in this role will be required to be on site with our customer in Arlington, VA. The majority of our clients are in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States, especially in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee BAS, Controls, and other system automation designs, shop drawings, programming, and installation.
• Manage in-house engineering designs and deliverables according to budgets and schedules.
• Act as a creative, innovative, and solutions-oriented thinker, understanding and achieving goals while anticipating client needs.
• Conduct design reviews, submittal reviews, review and facilitation of training plans, and complete O&M manual reviews.
• Review and provide comments on designs for configuration, reliability, and redundancy.
• Ensure programming and execution of Automation systems meet design intent for functionality and quality.
• Support BAS systems as well as whole building commissioning efforts on related projects.
• Provide quality assurance to ensure compliance with client criteria, codes, standards, and policies and procedures.
• Serve subject matter expert (SME) in Automation systems and integration.
• Ensure your team's adherence to company processes and policies.
• Implement risk management programs for our clients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Building Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least 6 years of experience in Building Automation Systems (BAS). A High School Diploma and 11 years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Must have a superior track record of client satisfaction in mission critical facilities and a passion for analyzing, troubleshooting, optimizing, and upgrading integrated systems in aging facilities and campus environments.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of industry standards and practices e.g. ASHRAE, BCA, ACG, GSA.
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project, PowerPoint) as well as scheduling software.
• Requires a Valid State Issued Driver's License and the ability to travel to various work sites.

Citizenship/Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain up to a Top Secret clearance due to our customer requirements and the nature of the work that we do.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Active Secret or higher Security Clearance.
• OSHA 30-hour certificate.
• Tridium Niagara 4 or other relevant BAS certification.
• Experience with LynxSpring, Honeywell, JCI and Distech.
• NFPA 70E trained.
• OT Cyber Security experience.
• Experience working with the Federal Government.
• Project Management Professional (PMP).

Physical Considerations:

• Must be able to walk construction sites with uneven surfaces, carry up to 25 lbs., climb stairs and ladders, and work both indoors and outdoors in severe weather conditions, in confined spaces, and in dust-generating environments.
• Must be able to maintain spatial awareness and comply with safety standards while working near mechanical and electrical building equipment and systems.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.

Annual Salary, Dependent Upon Qualifications and Experience: $135,000 - $155,000

Who is Chinook?

Chinook Systems, Inc. is a leader in delivering lifecycle energy security solutions to mission critical government and commercial facility Owners. We specialize in engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations of intelligent, cyber secure, code compliant, and energy efficient building systems. Our solutions save millions of dollars in utility costs, reduce harmful emissions to the environment, and mitigate cyber?attacks on facilities. Chinook provides motivated employees with the opportunity to advance in a fast?growing, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Chinook Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against anyone because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation.

Chinook is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.