Technical Project Manager – Building Automation Systems (BAS) - Calgary, AB
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.
What will you do?
Are you a Building Automation specialist with deep expertise in BAS programming, commissioning, and controls who is ready to lead larger projects? We are looking for a Technical Project Manager - Building Automation Systems (BAS) who can combine hands-on technical leadership with project and financial management. In this role, you will serve as both the technical authority and project leader, ensuring complex building automation systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards within a security-sensitive airport environment requiring Transport Canada Security Clearance.
In this unique hybrid role, you will be the primary driver of project success. You won't just be managing schedules and budgets from a desk, you will be on-site, leading a technical team, supporting clients with energy-saving initiatives, and ensuring that our DDC systems are programmed and commissioned to the highest standards. You are the technical heartbeat of the project and the financial steward of its success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Leadership & Field Execution
- Hands-on Technical Support: Perform and oversee system start-ups, programming, and troubleshooting for complex BAS installations.
- System Excellence: Manage and oversee graphics creation, database management, and final critical adjustments for system calibration.
- Commissioning: Lead the final walk-throughs and ensure all commissioning reports and job closeout documentation (PMSBT Acceptance process) are completed accurately.
- Client Advisory: Act as a technical consultant for clients, identifying opportunities for automation initiatives, energy savings, and DDC capability expansion.
- Project Lifecycle: Review contract documents to schedule deliverables, estimate costs, and manage the project from start-up through to warranty.
- Budget Oversight: Manage project revenue forecasting, gross margins, and material budgets to achieve monthly and annual business plans.
- Resource Management: Determine staffing and tool needs, providing direction to subcontractors and guidance to on-site contractors.
- Safety & Compliance: Oversee all on-site and off-site construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
- Customer Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for project delivery, fostering strong relationships and mitigating issues.
- Sales Support: Provide technical and operational expertise to sales teams, helping define scope and pricing for new project opportunities.
- Training: Conduct development classes for customers on-site to ensure they are proficient in their new systems.
What will you need to succeed?
Education:
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- A 2-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Mechatronics, Electronics, or Instrumentation
- 5+ years of direct hands-on experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS); less experience will also be considered.
- 3–5 years operational experience in Project Management and/or Project Development experience within the Building Automation and/or Construction industry.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Strong knowledge of building electrical and mechanical systems.
- BAS programming.
- Commissioning and start-ups.
- Communication Protocols: BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, MSTP
- Good knowledge of building systems and relevant standards.
- Proven diagnostic skills; able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems
- Self-motivated and calm under pressure; willing to communicate and work though complex problems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
- Financial acumen includes costing, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; strong presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, consultants, customers, and executive stakeholders.
- Strong planning, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- A valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s licence is required to participate in the Siemens Fleet Program for travel to customer sites within assigned region(s).
- Transport Canada Security Clearance and/or ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Transport Canada Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC) and/or is a essential.
- Previous experience as a Field Technician in the Building Automation domain.
- Professional designations such as P.Eng., LEED, CEM, CFAA, Construction Professional (CP) or other relevant industry certifications.
Why you’ll love working for Siemens!
- Freedom and a healthy work- life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, and digital workspaces.
- Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
- Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
- Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
- Competitive total rewards package.
- Profit sharing available.
- Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
- Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
- Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
- Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
- Employee perks and discounts.
- Diversity and inclusivity focused.
- Site #SmartBuildings #BuildingAutomation #BAS #BuildingAutomationSystems #DDC
We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.
Siemens Canada is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology with purpose, transforming the everyday, for everyone, since 1912 in Canada. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more liveable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended September 30, 2025, Siemens Canada generated revenues of approx. $2.3 billion CAD. The company has approximately 4,600 employees from coast-to-coast and 38 office and production facilities across Canada.
To learn more about Siemens Canada, visit our website at www.siemens.ca
While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of complex building automation projects, including programming, system start-ups, troubleshooting, commissioning, and closeout documentation. Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, resources, safety, and client relationships while supporting sales, energy-saving initiatives, and customer training.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of hands-on BAS experience and three to five years of project management or project development experience in building automation or construction, along with a relevant engineering degree or equivalent education and experience. Candidates need BAS programming and commissioning expertise, project financial skills, a PMP certification, a valid unrestricted Class 5 driver's licence, and the ability to obtain and maintain Transport Canada security clearance.
Skills
- Building Automation Systems
- BAS Programming
- Commissioning
- System Start-Ups
- Troubleshooting
- DDC Systems
- Project Management
- Project Financial Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Building Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- BACnet
- Modbus
- TCP/IP
- MSTP
- Microsoft Project
- Stakeholder Management
Benefits
- Flexible Work Environment
- Flexible Hours
- Work-Life Balance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Mentorship Programs
- Profit Sharing
- Vacation Entitlement
- Vacation Purchase and Sale Options
- Social Responsibility Initiatives
- Social Events
- Employee Perks and Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
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Keywords
- Building Automation Systems
- BAS
- DDC
- BAS Programming
- Commissioning
- System Start-Ups
- Troubleshooting
- Building Electrical Systems
- Building Mechanical Systems
- BACnet
- Modbus
- TCP/IP
- MSTP
- Project Management
- Project Development
- Project Management Professional
- PMP
- Microsoft Project
- Project Budgeting
- Revenue Forecasting
- Gross Margin Management
- Cost Estimation
- Graphics Creation
- Database Management
- System Calibration
- Energy Savings
- Construction Safety
- Transport Canada Security Clearance
- Restricted Area Identity Card
- RAIC