Manager 2, HVAC amp; Building Automation Systems

Position Scope

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (WMC) is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients. The Manager of HVAC/BAS Building Systems is responsible for the WMC enterprise building HVAC system design, selection, development, operations, maintenance, and compliance with indoor air quality standards and other applicable standards, the multi-vendor networked building automation systems (BAS), and associated Facilities Operations and Development (FOD OPS) WMC District shops including contracted work and contracted resources. Collaborates with all FOD campus operations units, Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), and Facilities Design and Construction (FDC). Advises FOD and WMC leaders on operation and maintenance of the WMC enterprise-wide direct digital controls (DDC) network and system operations and analysis.

Systems and equipment are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This position has been designated as essential and is subject to callback.

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Senior Director, Facilities Operations and Engineering, this position manages the building operations shop and HVAC building automation shop staffing and operations activities, fiscal budgets, and reliability and efficiency of building automation and controls systems and equipment; mentors and trains staff (e.g., skilled trades, managers) on BAS functionality; provides direction on strategies, projects , procedures, policies and methodologies to ensure patient, visitor and staff safety; and integrates building automation systems with the overall mission of the Wexner Medical Center. This position is also responsible for overseeing the designing, planning and coordination of the development / installation of systems, including HVAC, BAS and automated digital control systems, digital lighting control systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for control panels, digital high pressure steam station controls, fume hood controls testing and maintenance, responsible for retro-commissioning of HVAC and associated systems, equipment and controls. This position will also review plans, specifications, and drawings submitted by contractors, architects, engineers and vendors for overall workability with regards to capacity, regulatory compliance, compatibility of proposed equipment and systems with existing HVAC and BAS equipment and systems, interfaces with Space and Facility Planning, FDC, and FDC Technical Services Group (FDC-TSG); participates in drawing and project technical management reviews, providing comments, and recommendations about building systems plans, projects, designs, regulatory compliance, etc.; Works with Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure new construction and renovation projects are completed per the specifications, regulatory compliance, and ready to be turned over to FOD OPS WMC. Contributes to the strategic vision and serves as the top-level technical contributor in the planning, development, implementation, functionality and evaluation of HVAC and BAS systems that support, enhance and ensure effective, safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations of WMC building controls, systems, and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire:

• Required: Bachelors degree or equivalent education/experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in maintaining building HVAC, BAS, and electrical control systems.
• 2 years of experience leading or supervising HVAC or BAS teams.
• Proven leadership and customer service skills and experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• Proficient with running reports and reviewing data for trends and other analytics
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools up to and including Excel, Word, Outlook.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Project management experience.