TWC - BMS Controls Engineer

As a BMS Controls Engineer you will oversee, manage, and direct preconstruction, field installation, and startup of Building Management Systems (BMS) for new mission critical facilities construction projects.

COMPANY PERKS AND CULTURE

• Career Advancement - Our company believes in promoting within.
• Benefits Package - Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance
  
• Office Culture - We have a fun lively office atmosphere! Promote Work-Life Balance, Safety, Sponsor Team Activities, Promote Physical and Mental Health.
  
  

SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• TWC is one of the Fastest-Growing Mechanical Contractors in St. Louis.
• DID YOU KNOW TWC is Ranked #34 Top Data Center Construction Firms - BD+C!
• DID YOU KNOW TWC is Ranked #74 Top Healthcare Construction Firms - BD+C!
• DID YOU KNOW our family of companies work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile mission critical facilities!
• TWC reaches locations in St. Louis, MO, Columbus, OH, Des Moines, IA, Atlanta, GA, Charleston, SC, Ft. Wayne, IN, and Stillwater, OK!
• TWC offers GREAT BENEFITS for their employees and families.
• Come be a part of our exciting growth and grow with us!
• No need for a recruiter we will keep all applicants confidential.
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Manage activities associated with Building Management System (BMS)/Controls scope of work and manage submittals and shop drawing review process with assigned owner’s representative and owner’s engineer, and gain approvals from design team for assigned subcontractors.
• Partner with BMS project team, subcontractors, Owner’s Consultants, and Representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient systems installation.
• Monitor quality and status of assigned BMS subcontractors’ construction documents.
•  Know in detail assigned BMS contracts, scopes, and Trade budgets and understand delineation between packages and responsibilities.
• Change order management of BMS/Controls with respective subcontractors.
• Work with MEP (Mechanical Electrical Plumbing) Engineering team to coordinate Low Voltage (LV) communications between equipment and inter-related systems, including but not limited to Electrical, Mechanical, Power Quality, Fire Alarm, Security and Tel/Data/Communications.
• Participate in regular site walks to confirm controls/MEP work is proceeding according to contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• Track BMS Trade budgets and coordinate projections and actuals with project Cost Analyst.
• Confirm implementation of site-specific Safety Plan with assigned subcontractors
• Review monthly pay requests of assigned BMS subcontractors.
• Participate in BMS/Controls coordination meetings and Commissioning (CX) and Start-up meetings to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Ensure timely release of materials and equipment for fabrication to conform to project schedule.
• Manage project closeout, secure guarantees, warranties, and service/maintenance agreements required for acceptance and handover of BMS systems for each project phase.
• Manage Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) program with LV contractors and track work to complete and punch list.
  
• Attend manufacturer site visits and review Factory Witness Tests on equipment and control systems as needed.
• Assist with Start Up and Commissioning phase of construction, attend meetings and keep information flowing to achieve schedule commitments.
• Assist in management and updates of Equipment Tracking Log specific to assigned subcontractors.
• Supervise BMS employees and other team members, participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

TRAITS/COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of the construction process, means and methods, and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances
• Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Procore
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills are required
• Strong attention to detail

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program and minimum of 6 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installations of substantial Building Management Systems (BMS) or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Data Center or Complex Building Controls Systems experience. required
• BMS experience to include Environmental and Electrical monitoring and controls, preferred
• Basic system integration experience
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, various building systems
• Effective time management of competing demands and able to meet work objectives in a deadline driven work environment
• Professional and effective written and verbal communications skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, and tailor communications appropriately
• Possess solid problem solving and analytical capabilities
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Limited travel

BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

JOB TYPE:

• Full-time