Senior Building Controls Site Assessor

Description

The Senior Building Controls Site Assessor works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess Building Automation System (BAS) controls and related HVAC and electrical systems at secure federal and commercial facilities.

This role combines field investigation, point-to-point controls verification, equipment startup and functional performance testing, network and software troubleshooting, deficiency identification, and formal reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of hands-on experience with HVAC systems, BAS controls, and field commissioning or site assessment in secure federal or commercial facilities.

The Senior Building Controls Site Assessor is responsible for validating control points from the field device through the controller, executing approved sequences of operation, troubleshooting building-control networks and software, and documenting test results and deficiencies through resolution.

In addition, this role provides field leadership across a broad portfolio of site assessments, coordinating multidisciplinary team activities, supporting consistency in testing and documentation, resolving or escalating technical issues, and helping ensure assessments are completed accurately and on schedule.

Prior experience working on Department of War sites is required. The Senior Site Assessor will collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, building owners, and other assessors on assignments requiring approximately 50% travel to customer sites throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. FP&C anticipates this position beginning in November or December 2026, subject to final project scheduling and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• •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, to verify wiring, addressing, scaling, command, feedback, and signal communication with the controller.
• •Execute approved sequences of operation and functional performance tests to confirm that chillers, boilers, air handling units, Variable Air Volume boxes, Variable Frequency Drives, lighting controls, and related systems respond correctly to demand and operating-mode changes.
• •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.
• •Safely and effectively 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 for project managers, engineers, building owners, and other stakeholders.
• •Review field findings and help resolve or escalate technical issues that could affect assessment accuracy, schedule, or completion.
• •Communicate clearly and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams while applying strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience:

• •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 a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical education, certifications, training, experience, and knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including Building Automation Systems.

Knowledge & Skills:

• •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 across a portfolio of site assessments.
• •Ability to identify, resolve, or appropriately escalate complex technical issues affecting field execution.
• •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.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• •Hands-on experience with Siemens, Trane, Honeywell, Distech, Niagara, Johnson Controls, or comparable BAS/BMS platforms.
• •Experience programming or modifying BAS controllers, HVAC equipment controls, Variable Frequency Drives, lighting schedules, and operator graphics.
• •Experience with data logging, trend analysis, fault detection and diagnostics, and Proportional, Integral, Derivative loop tuning.

Preferred Certifications & Clearance

• •Niagara 4 certification or a comparable manufacturer-specific BAS controls credential preferred.
• •Active Secret security clearance preferred.

Travel

This position requires approximately 50% travel to federal and commercial customer sites throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. Travel may include overnight stays and travel outside normal business hours based on site schedules and project requirements. As a non-exempt position, compensable travel time must be accurately recorded in accordance with FP&C policy and applicable federal, state, and local wage-and-hour requirements.

Background Investigation

• •Must be able to satisfy background-investigation and access requirements for federal facility assignments.
• •May be subject to additional background checks based on system access or site-specific requirements.
• •Active Secret security clearance is preferred. Certain assignments may require the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate facility-specific clearance.

Work Schedule

Consistent, full-time work expected Monday through Friday in a focused and fast-paced environment. Work schedules may vary based on travel, customer site access, and project requirements. As a non-exempt employee, all hours worked and compensable travel time must be accurately recorded.

Americans with Disabilities Specifications

Physical Demands

• •Climbs overhead or crawls under spaces to complete jobs.
• •Works at heights when required.
• •Lifts up to 50 pounds at times.

Work Environment

This role involves work in mechanical rooms, rooftops, and other building spaces that may expose the employee to noise, dust, and temperature extremes typi