Senior Building Controls Site Assessor

FP&C

. Perform and lead field assessments of Building Automation System controls and related HVAC and electrical systems at secure federal and commercial facilities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $52 - $72 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and HVAC systems, including troubleshooting and performance testing. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in field assessments while maintaining high standards of documentation and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Building Automation Systems (BAS)HVAC SystemsPoint-To-Point VerificationTroubleshooting BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and LonWorksField Leadership

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Hard Skills

HVAC SystemsBuilding Automation Systems (BAS)Point-To-Point VerificationTroubleshooting BAS ControllersFunctional Performance TestingReading HVAC Mechanical DrawingsControl Schematics InterpretationElectrical Wiring DiagramsDocumentation StandardsDeficiency Tracking

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

MultimetersNetwork AnalyzersCommissioning EquipmentMicrosoft Office SuiteGraphical User Interfaces

Industry Keywords

Federal FacilitiesCommercial FacilitiesSecure Facility AccessCommissioningMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and lead field assessments of Building Automation System controls and related HVAC and electrical systems at secure federal and commercial facilities
Coordinate multidisciplinary assessment activities across multiple sites or concurrent assignments
Support field teams in maintaining consistent testing methodologies, documentation standards, and assessment quality
Conduct point-to-point verification of physical and digital inputs and outputs, including sensors, actuators, valves, and dampers
Verify wiring, addressing, scaling, command, feedback, and signal communication with controllers
Execute approved sequences of operation and functional performance tests for chillers, boilers, air handling units, Variable Air Volume boxes, Variable Frequency Drives, lighting controls, and related systems
Diagnose BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and LonWorks communication issues
Troubleshoot controllers and graphical user interfaces and support authorized controller-software and graphics updates
Read and interpret HVAC mechanical drawings, control schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, submittals, and sequences of operation
Use multimeters, laptops, hand tools, network analyzers, and other commissioning equipment
Record commissioning results, maintain test documentation, track deficiencies through resolution, and prepare formal reports
Review field findings and resolve or escalate technical issues affecting assessment accuracy, schedule, or completion
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, building owners, and other assessors
Provide field leadership across a broad portfolio of site assessments
Travel approximately 50% to federal and commercial customer sites throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of relevant experience with HVAC systems, BAS controls, building operations and maintenance, or commissioning in federal, commercial, or mixed-use facilities
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary teams across multiple site assessments, commissioning efforts, or comparable field assignments
Prior experience working on Department of War sites, including familiarity with secure-facility access, safety, documentation, and coordination requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline or related field, or an equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, training, experience, and knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including Building Automation Systems
Advanced hands-on experience performing point-to-point verification of BAS controls and associated field devices
Experience executing and coordinating approved sequences of operation and functional performance testing
Advanced experience troubleshooting BAS controllers and related control-system components
Ability to troubleshoot BACnet MS/TP, BACnet/IP, Modbus, and LonWorks communication issues
Ability to troubleshoot BAS graphical user interfaces and support authorized software and graphics updates
Ability to read and interpret HVAC mechanical drawings, control schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, blueprints, submittals, and sequences of operation
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary field teams across multiple assessments or concurrent assignments
Ability to maintain consistency in testing, field documentation, deficiency tracking, and reporting
Ability to identify, resolve, or appropriately escalate complex technical issues
Ability to safely use multimeters, laptops, hand tools, network analyzers, and other commissioning equipment
Strong documentation, reporting, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, building owners, and other stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or comparable productivity software
Ability to satisfy background-investigation and access requirements for federal facility assignments
Ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate facility-specific clearance when required
Ability to work approximately 50% travel, including overnight stays and travel outside normal business hours
Ability to climb overhead or crawl under spaces, work at heights, and lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Group Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Supplemental Benefits
Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour requirements
Approximately 50% travel to customer sites, including Alaska and Hawaii
Full-time Monday through Friday work schedule