Building Automation Systems Project Representative

ENFRA LLC•Metairie, LA

3d•$101,610 - $135,645

About The Position

The Building Automation Systems (BAS) Project Representative serves as the IS Delivery project team's technical authority and client advocate, responsible for planning, procurement strategy, construction oversight, system activation, and operational turnover of building automation and controls systems.This role ensures BAS infrastructure is capable of and supports all required project outcomes, including technical requirements, operational stability, resiliency, regulatory compliance, and financial obligations.The position provides leadership across architects, engineers, controls contractors, mechanical contractors, commissioning agents, and facility operations teams, ensuring that building automation systems are designed for performance, maintainability, cybersecurity, and long-term operational value.

Requirements

10+ years experience in building automation systems design, construction, commissioning, or operations.
Experience with complex facilities such as:
Hospitals
Research laboratories
Pharmaceutical facilities
Mission-critical environments
Large commercial buildings
Experience managing BAS through the full project lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of:
HVAC control systems
BAS architecture and integration
Open protocol communications (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
Central plant automation
Laboratory and healthcare environmental control
Commissioning processes
Control sequences and system optimization
Building energy management systems
BAS cybersecurity best practices
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
LEED Accredited Professional
Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

BAS Planning & Program Development
Support the project team by developing BAS procurement, contracting, and execution plans for IS Delivery portfolios.
Ensure compliance with controls architecture, integration strategies, and interoperability standards.
Collaborate with Engineering, Data Delivery, M&V, and Analytics to ensure system requirements for HVAC controls, central plants, critical environments, energy management, and fault detection systems are delivered by the construction team.
Collaborate with ENFRA and client facilities leadership to align BAS systems with ENFRA designs specific to the project portfolio, required operational reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals.
Lead technology evaluations for all proposed solutions, systems, platforms, and components
Ensures bidder qualifications and quality control programs meet ENFRA requirements
Design Collaboration with Project Engineering Team:
Collaborate on design and submittal documents for building automation systems.
Support Engineering teams to ensure compliance with:
ENFRA standards
Owner requirements
Industry standards and best practices
Regulatory requirements
Cybersecurity and IT standards
Coordinate BAS integration with:
HVAC systems
Central utility plants
Electrical monitoring systems
Lighting controls
Security and life safety systems
Analytics
Measurement and Verification
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering efforts.
Procurement & Contracting
Develop procurement documents and solicitations for control systems and integration platforms.
Prepare and review for bidders:
BAS specifications
Bid packages
Vendor qualification criteria
Evaluate contractor proposals and recommend vendor selection.
Ensure procurement aligns with open protocol standards (BACnet, Modbus, etc.) and owner interoperability standards.
Construction Team Support
Provide technical support during construction to ensure proper installation of:
BAS infrastructure
Controls hardware
Field devices
Network architecture
Provide support with reviewing:
Submittals
Controls drawings
Sequence of operations
Network architecture diagrams
Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Commissioning & Functional Performance
Support building automation commissioning activities as required by ENFRA
Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and commissioning authorities to ensure rapid, practical resolution of issues that impede project outcomes.
System Integration & Data Strategy
Support BAS integration with enterprise systems including:
Energy management platforms
Analytics and fault detection systems
CMMS / asset management systems
IoT platforms
Facilitate data architecture and naming conventions to support long-term analytics and reporting when required.
Support Turnover & Operational Readiness
Assist with documentation, training, and system turnover to facility operations teams.
Review:
As-built documentation
Graphics
Control narratives
O&M manuals
Facilitate BAS training programs for facility staff.
Support post-occupancy system optimization and performance tuning as required