Senior Building Controls Technician

divh2Senior Building Controls Technician/h2pThe Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies-making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship./ppOur Market Offerings Include:/pulliReal Estate Workplace/liliFacilities Management/liliFacilities Operations Maintenance/liliProject Management Engineering/liliWorkforce Transformation Organizational Design/liliMission Support/liliSmart Buildings Energy Efficiency/liliTechnology Solutions/li/ulpJoin our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact./ppPlease note that this is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!/ppThe Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Senior Building Controls Technician to provide services related to the expansion, upgrade or replacement of building automation hardware and software for smart building infrastructure. The position will work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision. The programmer will be responsible for programming, configuring, and testing of Direct Digital Control (DDC) building automation and control systems./ppResponsibilities/Duties/pulliDesign and engineer control system hardware and software programming based on project plans, specifications, and other contract documents/liliAbility to program projects with various levels of complexity/liliCapable of performing network troubleshooting, database troubleshooting and repair programming/liliCollaborates with the engineering team on the system configuration, network and software requirements, graphics, programming, and sequences of operations/liliDevelop and configure the sequence of operations, programming, graphics, database, network, and integrations into third party systems/liliMaintains accurate and thorough project documentation and redlines/liliProvides owner training as required by the project/liliExecutes system commissioning and functional testing/liliAssist in installation of control hardware/liliStartup and commission new hardware installations/liliProvide project management assistance on projects as required, interfacing directly to customers/liliSupervise sub-contractors and suppliers as needed/liliHelp educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed/li/ulpSkills Requirements/ppRequired Skills/pulliExcellent verbal and written communication skills/liliProficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software/liliProgramming skills/liliStrong analytical skills/liliStrong interactive and communication skills/liliStrong troubleshooting skills/liliExperience with electronics and basic electrical circuits/liliThorough understanding of and ability to use appropriate tools/liliExcellent customer service and ability to work well with others/liliKnowledge of DDC Control Theory and Applications as related to HVAC equipment/liliStrong knowledge of common DDC communications protocols such as but not limited to BACnet, LON, Modbus, etc./li/ulpRequired Experience/Education/pulliAt least 3 years of experience with programming, startup and commissioning of control systems/liliNiagara N4 certification/liliExperience with multiple manufacturers of controls a plus/liliTechnical knowledge with installation of controls equipment and ancillary devices/li/ulpPhysical Requirements/pulliPhysically able to climb overhead or crawl under spaces to complete jobs./liliMust be willing to work at heights./liliMust be able to lift up to 35 pounds at times./li/ulpQualifications/ppOur positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government./ppPlease note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements./ppADDITIONAL INFORMATION/pulliMedical Rx/liliDental/liliVision/liliFlexible Spending Accounts/lili401(k) Retirement Plan/liliLife Insurance/ADD/liliLong Term Disability and Short-Term Disability/liliPaid Time Off/liliHoliday Pay/li/ulpAll positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment./ppIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@ and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis./p/div

Created: 2026-03-04