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):

• Minimum of five years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) technical experience in the installation, construction, design, repair, maintenance, or testing of building HVAC systems and electronic, electrical, or mechanical systems.
• Seven years of practical experience in the controls industry.
• A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical, or vocational school at the high school level or higher, with a focus in heating, cooling, ventilation systems and controls, or mechanical/electrical practices and 10 years of directly related experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of ASHRAE standards as they pertain to university-level heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
• Strong understanding of the principles and operation of industrial HVAC systems, including automatic temperature control systems, analog control devices, air compressors and dryers, valves, actuators, relays, fire dampers, air handling units, airflow systems, fan sequencing, and both input/output control functions.
• Proficiency in identifying and resolving operational issues in HVAC and building management systems.
• Familiarity with energy data platforms, building analytics tools, demand-side energy programs, and BMS/electric meter platforms used to monitor and control HVAC systems, including associated communication networks, control consoles, and I/O devices..
• Knowledge of pneumatic control systems as applied to HVAC equipment.
• Solid grounding in electrical fundamentals and practices relevant to building systems.
• Understanding of and ability to use precision measuring instruments such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.
• Skilled in the use of standard hand and power tools related to the trade.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact tactfully and professionally.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.
• Competence in performing routine HVAC, electrical, and mechanical tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans, as well as control and wiring schematics.
• Sufficient near-visual acuity, depth perception, color vision, and field of view necessary for detailed work such as reading gauges, soldering, and wiring.
• Ability to provide clear and concise verbal and written instructions.
• Possess a current and valid driver’s license.

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.