BAS Design Manager

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in innovative solutions across various sectors. The BAS Design Manager will support mission-critical projects focusing on building automation systems, providing technical and project leadership while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee subconsultant scopes of work, including the development, review, and coordination of Statements of Objectives (SOO), construction drawings, and technical specifications
• Ensure subconsultant deliverables are complete, accurate, and aligned with project requirements, organizational standards, and applicable codes and regulations using the DLB QAQC process
• Coordinate with project teams and external partners to monitor scope compliance, maintain quality expectations, and support timely delivery of design and documentation packages
• Create and manage project deliverables including design drawings, sequences of operations and specifications
• Assist in development of various engineering drawings in AutoCAD and Revit format including floor plan drawings, system architecture diagrams, point-to-point wiring diagrams and control panel diagrams
• Coordinate items with MEP trades that also affect BAS
• Identify potential project scope changes and aid in development of strategies to minimize impact and control deviations from estimated costs and project deadlines
• Management of project deliverables when they are not the lead design engineer
• Develop, document, and maintain BAS and EPMS production standards in conjunction with the BIM team
• Develop, document, and maintain BAS and EPMS specification sections
• Review existing standards regularly to ensure they align with customer needs, DLB graphics standards, and ongoing innovations in the industry
• Provide training, guidance, and support to staff regarding standards implementation and compliance
• Work closely with outsource partners standards and training staff to ensure compliance on all projects
• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Manage and review shop drawings and submittals
• Manage and review and respond to RFIs
• Manage and review punch lists and project close out documents
• Assist and manage onsite BAS engineering audits and feasibility studies
• Assist and manage BAS engineering surveys for retrofit projects
• Prepare and oversee development of project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Create / complete departmental reports
• Accountable for project contract administration
• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization

Requirements:

• Knowledge of open-source protocols (BACnet, Modbus and SNMP)
• Knowledge of IoT and smart building solutions
• Knowledge of typical data center control redundancy strategies
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction mission critical, commercial buildings, or other structures
• Skilled at using Revit and AutoCAD
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to effectively plan and delegate the work of others
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• B.A. / B.S. degree in Engineering, construction or related disciplines
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in BAS controls systems engineering