Senior BMS Director

DataOne•Vineland, NJ

About The Position

The Senior BMS Manager/Director leads the technical oversight, reliability, and continuous improvement of Building Management Systems (BMS) and related automation and controls infrastructure across DataOne’s U.S. data center facilities. The role oversees system design, programming, integration, commissioning, operation, and improvement for controls supporting mission-critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the position establishes technical standards, supports infrastructure expansion, and promotes consistent, reliable controls operations across multiple facilities. It directly supervises Junior Controls Engineers and works closely with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and other internal teams. The role is based in the U.S. East Coast region and supports multiple data center facilities. It generally follows a weekday schedule but requires flexibility for extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as technical leadership during critical incidents outside normal business hours. Extensive domestic and international travel, including travel to France, is required. Work includes office-based duties and on-site activity in active data centers, mechanical spaces, electrical equipment areas, and other facility areas.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive experience in BMS, building automation, controls engineering, or related mission-critical infrastructure systems.
At least 5 years of experience in technical leadership, engineering management, or supervision of controls engineering personnel.
Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Automated Logic (ALC) WebCTRL, DDC, and building automation systems.
Strong technical understanding of HVAC controls, mechanical infrastructure, electrical systems, SCADA, and their integration with building automation systems.
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex controls engineering projects, including design, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Experience establishing engineering standards, developing technical procedures, conducting root cause analysis, and managing system reliability.
Proven ability to supervise, mentor, and develop engineering personnel while coordinating technical priorities across teams and locations.
Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex technical responsibilities.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States and internationally, including France.
Ability to respond to critical operational issues outside normal business hours as required.
Ability to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb ladders during site inspections and engineering activities.
Ability to access equipment rooms, mechanical spaces, rooftops, and other designated facility areas.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, elevated noise levels, and around operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow applicable workplace safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of progressive experience in building automation, controls engineering, or mission-critical infrastructure.
At least 5 years of direct people-management experience, including performance management and technical team development.
Experience supporting Tier III, hyperscale, or other large-scale mission-critical data center environments.
Advanced experience with Automated Logic WebCTRL, BACnet, Modbus, SCADA, and related automation protocols.
Experience overseeing multi-site BMS operations, infrastructure expansion, commissioning, and controls system standardization.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Relevant industry certifications or specialized training in building automation, controls engineering, or data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, programming, configuration, integration, commissioning, and optimization of BMS and BAS across DataOne facilities.
Provide technical oversight of Automated Logic (ALC) WebCTRL, DDC, SCADA, and associated automation platforms.
Oversee controls integration with critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure, including HVAC systems, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, UPS systems, and generators.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, technical specifications, sequences of operation, system documentation, and controls-related procedures.
Review and approve controls designs, programming modifications, system configurations, and technical changes within assigned authority.
Evaluate system architecture, redundancy, alarm management, and control strategies to support mission-critical reliability.
Lead complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions involving BMS and controls system failures.
Supervise Junior Controls Engineers, including work assignments, performance evaluations, coaching, training, and professional development.
Provide technical direction and coordinate engineering priorities with the Lead Controls Engineer and other controls personnel.
Establish team expectations, performance standards, and technical procedures for consistent operations across facilities.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce planning; identify technical skill gaps and develop training initiatives.
Promote accountability, collaboration, workplace safety, and continuous improvement within the controls engineering function.
Oversee BMS performance, operational readiness, and system reliability across U.S. data center facilities.
Support monitoring and control of environmental conditions, critical equipment performance, system alarms, and operational infrastructure.
Develop and maintain procedures for incident response, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operational escalation.
Provide senior technical leadership during critical system incidents, including incidents outside standard business hours.
Coordinate with Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, and other engineering teams to identify and resolve controls-related operational risks.
Evaluate system performance and implement improvements supporting uptime, energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational consistency.
Provide technical leadership for infrastructure expansions, new installations, upgrades, commissioning, and operational improvement projects.
Collaborate with Design, Construction, Procurement, IT, and Operations teams to ensure controls systems meet operational and engineering requirements.
Review contractor and vendor deliverables, including controls drawings, sequences of operation, programming, testing procedures, and commissioning documentation.
Oversee system testing, functional performance verification, and acceptance of new or modified controls infrastructure.
Evaluate emerging technologies and automation solutions and identify opportunities to improve BMS performance and reliability.
Support project planning, resource allocation, vendor coordination, and technical budget development as required.
Provide technical oversight and support for BMS and controls operations across U.S. facilities, establishing consistent engineering practices and performance expectations.
Travel between U.S. sites and internationally, including France, to support engineering activities, operational requirements, team development, and technical initiatives.
Collaborate with international engineering and operations teams on knowledge sharing and standardization.
Serve as a senior technical resource for BMS-related decisions, system improvements, and critical operational issues.