The Manager of Technology Specialists at CMS Controls oversees the technology team, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of building automation systems and standards. This role involves guiding the team in all aspects of design, programming/configuration, UI development, validation, and onboarding new technology. The manager will ensure the team operates cohesively, employing modern agile methodologies to enhance CMS Controls' system automation capabilities.1. Lead and mentor the technology team in performing programming, integration, UI/UX development, and commissioning on various controls platforms, including Distech, Siemens, Honeywell, Niagara, and entroCIM2. Evaluate and provide guidance on project documentation3. Develop and integrate collaboration tools across CMS Controls4. Participate in and lead job-related meetings, from kickoff to project closeout5. Utilize agile methodologies to manage tasks and deliverables efficiently6. Lead owner training sessions for control systems7. Communicate regularly with all controls teams, including installation, project management, and sales8. Ensure team alignment through frequent site visits and remote coordination9. Conform to CMS Controls policies and procedures and support the company’s financial goals10. Maintain a safe work environment, securing and accounting for company assets11. Exhibit professional conduct at all times12. Maintain necessary licenses or certifications13. Attend required department meetings and training sessions14. Train and support CMS Controls helpers/apprentices15. Oversee panel fabrication and collaborate with engineering for efficient panel design16. Support the continuous development of team members through skill set evaluations

Project Planning and Execution: Managed multiple controls projects, established project intent, developed, and maintained project schedules, coordinated with the project team, and managed the acquisition of supplies and materials. Completed projects within budget, on time, and with high customer satisfaction.Financial Management: Was responsible for the overall financial performance of assigned projects, including project planning, billing, revenue forecasting, A/R collections, and re-estimating costs of installation projects.Documentation and Reporting: Provided all necessary project documentation, tracked resources and project progress, documented project events impacting schedule and efficiency, and completed project-specific close-out documentation.Subcontractor and Resource Management: Assisted the Operations Manager in subcontractor solicitation and contracting, managed relationships with subcontractors, coordinated project materials and shared resources, and identified and remedied resource constraints.Customer and Team Communication: Maintained effective communication with customers and field team members, contacted customers frequently with tact and courtesy to maintain and build rapport.Technical Expertise: Developed diverse product knowledge, performed diagnostic procedures, and analyzed and interpreted test information to resolve design/system-related problems.Scope Management: Pursued project-specific change-order opportunities, managed the delivery of the contracted scope, and secured change orders for scope expansion.Tools and skillset: Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Sharepoint, Procore, Fieldwire, Quickbase.Industry Specific Experience: Distech Controls, Honeywell Building Automation, Johnson FX, Trane summit, Tridium Niagara.

Design and Programming: Designed and programmed advanced building automation systems, including site-specific configuration of control systems and control algorithms. Developed graphical and text-based interfaces for these systems.Documentation: Created clear design documents for project teams with technical information. Documented and communicated the building automation system design and revisions.Mentorship: Developed and mentored interns, coops, and technicians.Adherence to Standards: Adhered to project requirements and company and customer standards of design, programming, and implementation.Commissioning and Testing: Tested programming and interfaces before implementation. Supported functional testing for complex building systems. Performed job site system checkout, commissioning, and testing of control applications to verify proper operation.Technical Support: Provided technical support to onsite technicians, project managers, and sales representatives to ensure customers’ needs were met.Advisory Role: Provided input and advised others on design and programming standards, including parts and practices.System Analysis and Diagnostics: Performed system analysis and diagnostics. Determined corrective actions to restore systems to proper operating condition.Tools and skillset: Proficient in using Microsoft Visio, Graphical Programming Languages, Distech GFX, Integration and Graphics interface, Niagara N4, DGLux5.

Used company or customer design standards to create project shop drawings per project documentation.Read and understood project specifications and MEP drawing sets.Selected materials including DDC modules, field sensing and control devices, dampers and valves to meet the project requirements, specifications, codes and customer standards.Submitted material order forms for all project required materials to the purchasing group, if required.Utilized company or customer standard programs for designing the graphic function blocks for assigned projects.Tested the project’s programs to ensure they met the specified sequences of operation and that they performed according to industry standards.Inspected HVAC system including point-to-point, determined the proper operating ranges for field devices, as well as completed functional system checkouts.Created project database utilizing company and customer standards.Conducted graphics engineering functions which included: creating equipment and floor plan graphics per project documents, created Automated Logic’s graphics submittal packages as required, reviewed graphics as a completed package, for completeness and accuracy, developed and maintained graphic library, and participated in solution of job-related graphic problems.Completed each assigned project focusing on customer satisfaction and specification compliance while trying to maintain budgetary guidelines.

Created flow diagrams, panel layouts, termination details and project specifications for jobs. (Microsoft Visio)Created programming logic using flow diagrams, sequences of operation, panel layouts, termination details and project specifications or sales proposal.Programmed control applications using the the Distech GFX programming interface.Performed job site system checkout, commissioning and testing of control applications to verify properoperation according to project specifications, sales proposal and design documentation.Developed system graphic displays, according to project specifications or sales proposal. (Enysion/DGLux5)Performed system analysis and diagnostics. Determined corrective action to restore systems to properoperating condition.

Assisted in an interactive classroom and helped implement the Emporium education system. Facilitated independent learning and advised on problem solving and studying techniques.

Supplemental Instruction is a peer led academic assistance program meant to improve students’ academic performance and increase retention.Leadership team member in charge of training new leaders and organizing the training events.