BMS (Building Energy Mgt. Systems) Manager (Promotional Opportunity)

Job no : 528610

Position type : Staff Full Time

Benefit Status : Benefited-Union

Campus : UMass Lowell

Department : Facilities Operations&Services

Salary : Salary commensurate with experience within the grade / range

Applications Open : Sep 30 2025

Applications Close : Oct 15 2025

General Summary of Position :

This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees within the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position.

The Building Energy Management Systems (BMS) Manager advances UMass Lowell’s mission of sustainability, research excellence, and operational efficiency by leading energy management strategies and overseeing the development, maintenance, and operation of Building Management Systems (BMS) across campus facilities. This role is responsible for optimizing energy performance in a wide range of environments—including high-performance research labs, athletic facilities, academic buildings, and residence halls—while supervising the BMS crew and coordinating with facilities departments, contractors, and IT personnel to ensure efficient and reliable system operations. Key responsibilities include BMS installations, programming, integration, and troubleshooting for HVAC, lighting, energy, and electrical metering systems. The manager also designs and modifies system interfaces and sequences of operations, responds to system alarms and notifications, supports on-site installations and retrofits, and contributes to utility data management and reporting. Success in this role requires a strong technical background, the ability to manage staff, and effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Essential Duties Include :

• Lead and manage BMS technicians in the daily execution of building automation tasks, including troubleshooting, monitoring, and inspecting HVAC, electrical, and metering systems. Provide technical direction, assign and prioritize work, and ensure timely and effective resolution of system issues. Oversee the repair, implementation of DDC and BMS programming changes, verify equipment performance, and coordinate with Facilities staff to address alarms, notifications, and operational concerns, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and system reliability
• Manage the development, programming, and maintenance of software solutions and user interfaces for the Building Management System (BMS) and any other Energy systems, including the creation and revision of sequences of operations (SOO), user-facing graphics (GUI), control functions (I / O), and equipment schedules. Ensure systems are operating within established parameters by identifying and resolving operational issues in the energy management system.
• Manage the development, programming, and maintenance of software solutions and user interfaces for the Building Management System (BMS) and other energy systems, including the creation and revision of sequences of operations (SOO), user-facing graphics (GUI), control functions (I / O), and equipment schedules. Coordinate with third-party firms performing retro-commissioning to support system evaluations and implement recommended improvements. Ensure systems are operating within established parameters by identifying and resolving operational issues in the energy management system.
• Troubleshoot, monitor, and inspect building automation systems and components—including HVAC, electrical, and metering systems—by performing diagnostics, implementing repairs, and making necessary DDC and BMS programming adjustments to ensure proper operation. Manage and support technicians and contractors performing BMS-related work by providing technical guidance, coordinating task assignments, and overseeing project execution to maintain safety, quality, and adherence to performance standards.
• Develop specifications and cost estimates for equipment and system repairs, installation, renovations, or replacement, and coordinate related service contracts. Oversee contractor activities by inspecting work and upon completion to ensure compliance with project requirements, technical standards, and contract specifications.
• Maintain UMass Lowell’s participation in energy management initiatives—including Demand Response and Day-Ahead Energy Market programs—by coordinating with utility providers, energy consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, maximize financial and sustainability benefits, and integrate strategies into campus-wide energy planning.

Minimum Qualifications (Required) :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This being a promotional opportunity, only current UML Employees within the same Bargaining unit are eligible to apply for this position.

This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P19.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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