Building Automation Systems Foreman - Facilities Services - UTK

The Building Automation Systems Foreman is responsible for overseeing the installation, programming, maintenance, repair, and operation of building automation systems (BAS) that control HVAC, lighting, energy management, electrical, plumbing, leak detection, research laboratory exhaust systems. This position serves as a working leader, coordinating day-to-day activities of building automation technicians, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and providing technical expertise on system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

• Supervise and coordinate the work of BAS technicians and contractors. 
• Assign tasks, provide direction, and ensure timely completion of projects and maintenance activities. 
• Supervise the installation, programing, commissioning, and maintenance of building automation system components including controllers, sensors, actuators, and user interfaces. 
• Provide direction for diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair of BAS-related problems and HVAC control issues. 
• Develop and modify system sequences of operation (SOO) to improve system performance and efficiency. 
• Integrate new systems into existing BAS architecture.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders during construction, retrofit, or upgrade projects. 
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to facilitate the timely delivery of inspections and equipment. 
• Assess and select contractors for specific assignments, monitoring their performance to ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
• Review plans, submittals, and specifications for BAS components.
• Monitor BAS performance to ensure optimal energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and operational reliability. 
• Recommend and implement energy-saving strategies and control logic improvements. 
• Maintain accurate records of system modifications, maintenance activities, and software backups. 
• The assessment of the team's performance, the establishment of goals, the organization of upcoming training programs, the proactive resolution of issues when standards are not achieved, and the communication of advanced preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to facility personnel and students.
• The Foreman is responsible for ensuring that the Building Commissioning Technicians calibrate and self-certify their testing instruments on a quarterly basis, respond swiftly to emergencies, assist with campus energy management efforts, and comply with departmental policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Education: 
• Experience: Minimum Five (5) years of experience in building automation systems
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
• Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or technical training in Building Automation
• Proficient in programming and troubleshooting BAS systems (e.g., Trane, Johnson Controls, Distech, ALC). Strong understanding of HVAC systems, electrical systems, and controls integration. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications. 
• Familiarity with computer-based BAS front-end software and mobile diagnostic tools.

Work Location

• University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
• This is an on-site position

Compensation And Benefits

• UT market range: MR11
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The College/Department/Division

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.  The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top. 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 
UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 
The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  
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The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.  
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