Building Automation Project Specialist

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Mar 27, 2025

Building Automation Project Specialist
Posting Number	req22267
Department	Facilities Mgmt-Utilities
Department Website Link	https://www.fm.arizona.edu/#/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Building Automation Project Specialist serves as a subject matter expert supporting University Facility Services in the implementation and optimization of building automation system (BAS) performance. With minimal technical supervision, this role is responsible for developing, installing, and commissioning BAS programming, as well as managing system upgrades and improvement projects. Additionally, the specialist collaborates with the UFS commissioning and analytics team to identify and address energy efficiency and performance enhancement opportunities through fault detection and retro-commissioning initiatives. University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Investigates and reviews programming issues and opportunities as communicated by UFS staff or self-identified. Develops, implements and commissions BAS programming and control strategies for UFS BAS systems and equipment. Programs and configures BAS controllers, sensors, control devices and other BAS equipment to ensure proper system functionality. Coordinates with UFS Building Automation and/or IT staff to use standard BAS protocols including BACnet, Modbus and/or LONWorks for system integration. Identifies and/or consults on building automation system project opportunities and requirements. Serves as subject matter expert in developing scope, goals, budgets and schedules for BAS projects. Acts as UFS project manager for BAS projects as assigned, including management and coordination of contractors and design professionals. Coordinates and assists UFS Commissioning & Analytics team to ensure proper commissioning of BAS projects. Provides "in-house" technical expertise on building automation design and implementation for special assignment projects and will be viewed as the subject matter expert in this area. Assists the Energy Engineer and/or in reviewing and recommending potential energy efficiency and sustainable technologies measures for implementation into projects. Provides subject matter expertise in support of UFS in-house commissioning and verification initiatives. May provide or assist in providing technical training to UFS shops, design teams, project managers and/or leadership on "smart building technologies". Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of design engineering intent, sequence of operations and general theories of operations for building mechanical systems, including HVAC, Building Energy Management Control Systems, plumbing, and fire protection. Skill in troubleshooting and resolving complex building automation issues, including diagnosing hardware vs. software root cause from integrated system down to component level issues. Skill in reading building design documentation, equipment submittal and cut sheets, and engineered sequences of operations. Ability to program complex building automation sequences of operations at component and system level.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Niagara N4 certification. Demonstrated experience in BAS programming on Niagara and Distech building automation suites.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience delivering a project while working with or for a public entity. Experience working on existing building retrofit projects affecting partial building systems with related systems remaining unaffected.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$99,901 - $129,871
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	12
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$99901
Grade Range Midpoint	$129871
Grade Range Maximum	$159847
Career Stream and Level	PC4
Job Family	Facilities Mgmt & Services
Job Function	Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	hr-client-ufsd_pbcf@arizona.edu
Open Date	3/25/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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