Controls Technician (BAS/BMS)

BGIS ITS is currently seeking a BAS/BMS Controls Technician to join the team in Charlotte, NC.

BGIS is a leading provider of integrated real estate management services, including facilities management, project management, energy & sustainability services, strategic workplace consulting, real estate services and capital planning. Our range of solutions, supported by efficient systems, processes and people, enables us to create and optimize places that work for our clients and create exciting career opportunities for our team members. We are dedicated to inspiring better business performance and helping clients focus on their core businesses. Our primary focus is to self-perform technical services such as HVAC, Electrical and General Skills required in building operations.

  KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES    Project Related Research

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems related to building systems.

Project Capital Planning and Review

• Work with multi-disciplinary team of facility management professionals and technicians to develop short and long-term capital planning for existing facilities.
• Assist with preparation of Project Justifications and Project Descriptions during planning phase.
• Support Project Delivery Services, acting in owners engineer capacity, during project initiation and planning by reviewing statement of work, feasibility reports, schedule, estimates, and design specifications, from 3rd party consultants.

Cost Estimation

• Utilize standard cost estimating software (RS Means) to establish baseline estimates.

Manage Consulting Services

• Review statements of work for consulting services.
• Achieve 3rd party consultant savings by providing expertise to the Property Managers with initial review of problem statements, including on-site reviews and determining the criticality of the problem statement (urgent, emergency or plan for planning year Building Management Plan).
• Collaborate with account specific leads, including National Director of Operations and the procurement team with various maintenance contract development activities in technical capacity.

Review Drawings and Specification

• Review drawings and specification on an as required basis.

Inspections / Audits / Investigations

• Conduct and validate, within their region, regular technical inspections/audits on maintenance tasks completed by 3rd party vendors or in-house technicians. This includes, but not limited to, reports and certifications provided by the 3rd party vendors.
• Evaluate technical maintenance processes and 3rd party vendor Technical Scopes of Work, for compliance with the contract mandate.
• Participate in technical investigations related to non-conformances, deviations, or critical failures. Works with Property Management team to perform Root Cause Analysis and validate recommended corrective action.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technologist Diploma with 7+ year of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of building electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of applicable Canadian codes and standards.
• Ability to liaison with Authority Having Jurisdictions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Able to monitor costs, including control of project schedules. Knowledge of Cost Estimating software (e.g. RS Means);
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and other employees.
• Strong organization skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior customer interface experience.
• Highly meticulous nature, strong attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages preferred.
• Proficiency with computer Tools.
• Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
• Certified Engineering Technologist certification in good standing or Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) designation in good standing required.
• LEED certified and/or knowledge of sustainable development and energy efficiency principles is an asset.

Visit us online at https://www.bgis.com/us/careers/ for more information. 

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