Facilities Project Manager - Building Automation Systems

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. UT MD Anderson supports complex clinical, research, and administrative operations through advanced facilities and infrastructure systems that help ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable environment for patients, caregivers, researchers, and staff. The Facilities Project Manager plays a critical role by supporting Building Operations Technologies applications and infrastructure. The Facilities Project Manager oversees Building Automation Systems (BAS), energy management initiatives, system integration activities, security administration, and technical project execution. The Facilities Project Manager partners with engineering teams, project managers, vendors, and end users to optimize system performance, implement enhancements, and support ongoing operational excellence across institutional facilities. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented professional with experience or interest in Building Automation Systems (BAS), facility operations, and construction projects. They are eager to learn, comfortable analyzing control system schematics, architectural drawings, and technical specifications, and able to effectively support project teams while representing the BOT team in meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, along with a commitment to continuous learning in a healthcare or institutional environment, are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Construction Management, Construction Science, Architectural Engineering or related field.
Three years Project management/construction management experience.
May substitute Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.

Nice To Haves

Five years Project management/construction management experience.
Experience with Siemens APOGEE, Insight Building Automation System, Desigo CC, Niagara, Phoenix Controls, system integration, SOAP, BACnet, OPC, Modbus and related industry protocols.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Daily Support and Maintenance of all Building Automation Systems
Serve as administrator for critical alarm database application, documentation, data base structure and management report requirements.
Serve as BAS SME for engineering support requirements by reviews of design documents, specifications and provides BAS submittal approval for projects prepared by inside/outside architects/engineers
Supports and provide direction as required related to BAS to our project management for the duration of new and retrofit construction projects.
Oversees project commissioning process, by approving commissioning plan, meeting attendance, and coordination of BOT personnel.
Supports Energy Management in implementation of diagnostic software to provide analysis of efficient building operation for hospital, clinic, and research facilities.
Prepares user information and specifications that conform to all applicable codes, regulations, and standards.
Work with engineering to create new energy efficient control strategies.
Review contractor’s pricing submittal to execute energy projects then evaluates return on investment.
When applicable, serve as project management for energy projects to direct, coordinate implementation, and confirms objectives are met for in-house project utilizing BAS personnel.
Update and/or create BAS specifications as needed and/or to current industry standards as they develop.
Configures field hardware for expansion and upgrades of the BAS architecture.
Determines system integration requirements including BAS hardware and software configuration and troubleshooting.
Coordinates other facilities resources and serve as liaison between BAS controls vendors, and other divisional and departmental system coordinators.
Make general database performance improvements, ensure data integrity and eliminate superfluous data points.
Assists in programming of complex sequences.
Advises less experienced programmers in the development, testing, debugging and revising of programs.
Provides guidance to and acts in a training and professional development capacity for less experienced BAS programmer analysts.
Consults with departmental personnel for problem definition and sequence of operation programming requirements.
Establish, administer, and maintain system security on all building automation systems.
Develop levels of security, which enable appropriate user levels to update data for which they are responsible.
Prepares written documentation on the system’s operation and provides training and oversight for system users.
Conduct audits to ensure data quality, write reports, and create data queries.
Ensures compliance with internal controls.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
medical
dental
paid time off
retirement
tuition benefits
educational opportunities
individual and team recognition