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Job description
Our client is a leading engineering and technology consultancy supporting some of North America's most advanced mission-critical and enterprise environments. They deliver smart building and integration programs that connect people, systems, and data, improving efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.
This is a leadership opportunity to shape how large-scale buildings think, communicate, and perform.
Our client is seeking a Director of Smart Buildings to lead end-to-end delivery of digital building programs. You will serve as the technical and client-facing lead, guiding integration strategies that bridge MEP, controls, IT/OT, and workplace systems.
You will define how data is collected, shared, and leveraged across the building lifecycle, working closely with mechanical, electrical, and technology teams to deliver measurable outcomes in performance, energy, and user experience.
You'll also;
Lead smart building strategy, design, and delivery across enterprise and mission-critical portfolios
Serve as the client’s primary point of contact for all smart building initiatives
Translate business and operational needs into actionable integration roadmaps and standards
Develop and review key deliverables: architecture diagrams, data flows, integration specs, control intent, and commissioning requirements
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including MEP teams, integrators, and vendors
Oversee project execution through FAT, integration testing, and validation
Support post-occupancy analytics, dashboards, and optimization efforts
Manage budgets, schedules, and quality, ensuring projects deliver impact and profitability
What makes this role different?
Ownership: Your voice will shape the direction of a growing smart buildings division
Full lifecycle: From strategy through design, implementation, and operations
Integration-first: Close collaboration with MEP and technology specialists to deliver unified outcomes
Client visibility: Direct engagement with leading enterprise clients and next-gen programs
To be considered, we're looking for someone with;
8+ years of experience across smart buildings, building automation, or enterprise systems integration
Strong understanding of HVAC and controls fundamentals and how they relate to data and interoperability
Understanding of protocols such as BACnet IP, Modbus, MQTT, and REST APIs
Practical knowledge of one or more key platforms (e.g., Niagara, OEM BAS, IWMS, or workplace apps)
Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects with multiple stakeholders
Location and travel
Based in SFO or commutable once every two weeks (Open to other California locations)
Approx. 10–20% travel
Success in the first year?
Successful delivery of multiple programs with positive client feedback
Consistent, repeatable standards and architectures established across projects
Recognized as a subject-matter expert in smart building strategy and integration
Strong profitability and client satisfaction within managed accounts
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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