Senior Building Automation Program Manager, DoD

The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector.

The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success.

Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship.

Our Market Offerings Include:

• Real Estate & Workplace
• Facilities Management
• Facilities Operations & Maintenance
• Project Management & Engineering
• Workforce Transformation & Organizational Design
• Mission Support
• Smart Buildings & Energy Efficiency
• Technology Solutions

Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact.

Job Description
*Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has an immediate opening for a Senior Building Automation Program Manager, DoD (Remote - CONUS Travel). We are looking for an experienced professional who can work with minimal oversight to support a very fast growing and dynamic part of our business. Specifically, the SPM will manage the deployment, integration and management of smart buildings and internet of things (IoT) technology within federal and specifically Department of Defense (DoD) facilities. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where they can autonomously work with clients, lead team members and subcontractors to ensure project performance and delivery, and where appropriate identify growth areas for new work. This is both a client facing and team management role, and the candidate will both manage internal delivery teams, and, as needed, function as a site superintendent for building controls projects.

This position is remote when not traveling to support projects directly, though travel may be between 50% and 75% of the role. Travel may occasionally be OCONUS.

Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with a team
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and troubleshooting skills
• Serve as main point of contact for the client and contracting staff
• Oversee and manage the planning and deployment of hardware, firmware, and software smart building and IoT technology
• Develop and manage all aspects of the project engagement from planning, subcontract and external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues and ensure overall project is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of the strategic objectives.
• Maintain full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to deployment to delivery.
• Prepare detailed milestone-based project plans and regular reporting requested by the client for all phases of the project.
• Perform internal quality control reviews to ensure project is proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards; analyze issues and troubleshoot problem areas; develops risk mitigation strategies; monitor and track resolution of issues and conflicts to ensure critical path deliverables.
• Provide on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews as necessary.
• Collaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations.
• Effectively utilize company resources to develop solutions and devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• At least seven (10) years of relevant experience, with at least three (5) in a leadership role.
  
• Must have documented experience with BACnet, LON, and MODBUS, and other related HVAC and industrial control languages and protocols
  

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience working with federal and commercial clients IT systems and integration of new software/hardware platforms.
• OSHA 30 Hour Certificate
  
• Knowledge of major building systems (e.g., HVAC)
• Experience with firmware and hardware projects in addition to software based projects
  
• An active Secret or higher clearance
  
• Tridium Niagara 4 or other relevant BAS certification
  

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other related scientific or technical field

Travel

• Travel will be required. The majority will be domestic though, occasionally (less than 10%) it may also be international
  
  

Background Investigation

• Background Investigation required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times

Qualifications

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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