The Donohoe Companies, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Building Automation System (BAS) Manager
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$60/hr - $60/hr
5+ years expThe Donohoe Companies, Inc. is a prominent real estate company in Washington DC, and they are seeking a Building Automation System (BAS) Manager to oversee the technological and operational success of facility control systems. The BAS Manager will ensure optimal building performance and energy efficiency while managing staff and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
System Accountability: Exercise full responsibility for the performance, reliability, and security of all BAS platforms and integrated subsystems
Contractual Compliance: Ensure all operations meet or exceed GWU/CBS BAS oversight requirements and service level agreements (SLAs)
Operational Review: Conduct regular audits of system performance to identify inefficiencies, communication gaps, or hardware failures
Emergency Management: Lead the technical response to critical system failures, ensuring minimal disruption to building operations
System Expertise: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of various BAS architectures (e.g., Johnson Controls, Siemens, Tridium/Niagara) and communication protocols (BACnet, LonWorks, Modbus)
Programming Support: Provide general programming support, including logic modifications, sequence of operations (SOO) updates, and graphic user interface (GUI) enhancements
Innovation: Evaluate emerging BAS technologies and software updates to recommend strategic upgrades that align with long-term facility goals
Workforce Evaluation: Conduct formal performance evaluations of all BAS technicians and support staff
CBA Compliance: Map staff skillsets to the specific job titles and labor grades defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); identify gaps and implement corrective training or reclassification
Training & Mentorship: Design and deliver technical training programs to elevate the team’s ability to troubleshoot, program, and maintain complex systems
Labor Relations: Manage the team within the framework of union regulations, participating in grievance resolutions or contract discussions as the technical subject matter expert
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between the BAS department, HVAC maintenance, IT, and University leadership
Reporting: Generate high-level executive reports on system health, energy consumption trends, and staff productivity metrics
Project Management: Provide oversight for BAS-related capital projects, ensuring third-party contractors adhere to GWU/CBS technical standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in BMS operation, programming, maintenance, and optimization, preferably in a multi-campus or institutional environment
Strong understanding of HVAC automation, control theory, and energy management principles
Full proficiency in BAS programming, network architecture, and HVAC mechanical sequences
Proven ability to manage and inspire a large technical team in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with large diverse workforces
Ability to align technical system performance with broad contractual and financial goals
Superior verbal and written skills for presenting technical data to non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability coverages
FSA
Flexible vacation
Commuter benefits
401k plan with a match
Tuition reimbursement for education/certifications
Employee discount programs (including hotels and our vendor's products)
Gym membership
Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services
Company
The Donohoe Companies, Inc.
The Donohoe Companies, Inc. is a commercial real estate firm based in the Washington, DC metro region.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Bruch
President and Chief Executive Officer
Claudia Good
SVP and Chief Financial Officer
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