Albireo Energy

Operations Manager - BAS/HVAC Controls

Albireo Energy$135K — $175K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years managing Building Automation construction projects.
  • Familiarity with Automated Logic product line preferred; strong understanding of Building Automation Systems required.
  • 3-5 years of supervisory experience leading direct reports.
  • Previous experience in vertical markets such as Higher Education, Healthcare, and federal government.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Dynamics/AX, and CRM systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with high-quality document control.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure efficient systems drive performance and client value.
  • Manage department budget and achieve forecasting accuracy.
  • Lead monthly Work in Progress meetings and ensure cost accountability.
  • Maintain quality and safety standards while driving continuous improvement.
  • Identify and staff appropriate resources for project execution.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Foster a culture of open dialogue and employee engagement.
  • Mentor project managers on communication, customer relationships, and conflict resolution.
  • Conduct Performance Management for direct reports with SMART targets and feedback.
  • Drive employee training and development; participate in project development with sales.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with Company match
Full Job Description
This position is a key member of the Building Automation business responsible for the successful operation of the department. This position assists management in maintaining mission objectives and manages direct reports such as, but not limited to, Project Managers, Specialist Supervisors and electricians. This individual will oversee the successful execution of a projects team within Fort Meade, Maryland and the Department of Defense.

Essential Functions: An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Ensure that effective and efficient systems are in place to enable superior performance that will ultimately drive value for our clients.
  • Develops and manage the department budget. Ensure the team achieves forecasting accuracy month to month and end of year to allow for better planning and reporting.
  • Keen understanding of P&L budgeting.
  • Leads all Work in Progress (WIP) monthly meetings for the respective segments and holds accountability to cost to complete estimates.
  • Ensure that all quality and safety standards, specifications and policies are met, drive continuous improvements, and collaborate with the team to drive efficiencies.
  • Ensure that the correct resources are identified and staffed appropriately.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance across a range of federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Support a culture based on open/honest dialogue and involvement with all team members that demonstrates the value of their input and engagement in improving performance.
  • Provide direct oversight for the field team including project managers, supervisors and electricians.
  • Mentor and train project managers to improve communication skills, customer relationships and conflict resolution.
  • Provide specific and timely Performance Management for all direct reports to include but not limited to SMART targets, reviews, feedback, training, mentoring, coaching.
  • Drive employee engagement, training, and development as appropriate for the role.
  • Participate in project development with the sales department.
  • Maintain a current and thorough understanding of industry trends and the local construction market.
  • Contribute to driving business development and retention objectives by fostering relationships and technical capability.
  • Drive a culture of high performance and accountability in employee safety.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field preferred, however, an equivalent combination of education and experience (High School Diploma or GED equivalent a minimum requirement) will also be considered.
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience managing Building Automation construction projects.
  • Familiarity with the Automated Logic product line is preferred. High level comprehension of Building Automation Systems is required.
  • Supervisory Experience: 3-5 years' experience leading, coaching, and mentoring direct reports.
  • Previous experience in vertical markets, including Higher Education, Healthcare and federal government.
  • Understanding of Microsoft systems (Office, Dynamics/AX, CRM).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills; high quality document control.

Salary Range: $135k-$175k/yr. DOE plus Performance Based Incentives.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to manage and direct a group of workers; ability to supervise, counsel and mediate; ability to persuade, convince, influence and train others; ability to advise and interpret on the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations; ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures, and standards. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties as assigned and/or as necessary.

Physical Activities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, move up and down stairs, use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach, push, pull bend and twist. Read information, often in small print. Enter and locate information on a computer system or communication device. Write documents, reports etc. using a writing instrument (e.g., pencil, pen) or computer. Operate a variety of automated office machines including calculator, copier, computer, telephone, fax machine etc.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to varying temperatures, work areas that may be slippery and or wet, near equipment and mechanical moving parts. Work indoors or outdoors for extended periods of time. The typical start time for direct reports will vary from 6am to 8am, Monday to Friday. It's expected that this individual will be available to support the team as needed.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

About Albireo Energy

Albireo Energy is a provider of energy management solutions for commercial and institutional buildings. The company offers a range of services, including energy audits, retro-commissioning, and building automation systems. Albireo Energy was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Learn more about Albireo Energy
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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