Morgan Stanley

Smart Buildings Engineer - Corporate Real Estate - Director

Morgan Stanley$130K — $183K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 6 years of relevant experience in smart building technologies.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
  • Familiarity with building communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks).
  • Understanding of OT/IoT networking concepts and collaboration with IT teams.
  • Experience managing vendors, contracts, and third-party partners.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee installation and maintenance of Building Management/Automation Systems across the portfolio.
  • Coordinate building technology deployments and system configuration.
  • Serve as a technical liaison with vendors, contractors, and engineering teams.
  • Manage third-party partners for project execution and delivery.
  • Lead IoT device lifecycle management including onboarding and decommissioning.
  • Ensure cybersecurity and compliance for smart building systems.

Benefits

  • Access to Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
  • Collaborative workplace solutions that enhance employee and client experience.
  • Focus on operational efficiency and innovation across the real estate portfolio.
Full Job Description
We're seeking someone to join our team as a Smart Buildings Engineer to lead the deployment and lifecycle management of smart building technologies, bridging technical design and field implementation to drive operational efficiency, connectivity, and innovation across our real estate portfolio.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Director level position within Corporate Real Estate, which is responsible for overseeing the management, workplace design and acquisition/disposition activities of the Firm's properties (lease or purchase).

What you'll do in the role:
  • Oversee installation, maintenance, and operation of Building Management/Automation Systems (BMS/BAS) and smart building technologies across the portfolio
  • Coordinate building technology deployments and support system configuration, commissioning, and validation activities
  • Serve as a technical liaison with vendors, contractors, IT, and engineering teams to ensure secure, reliable system connectivity and performance
  • Manage third-party partners and support project execution, budgeting, and delivery in collaboration with capital projects and construction teams
  • Lead IoT/smart device lifecycle management, including onboarding, inventory, commissioning, and decommissioning
  • Ensure cybersecurity, governance, and compliance alignment for smart building systems while supporting risk assessments and remediation efforts


What you'll bring to the role:
  • At least 6 years' relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience
  • Knowledge of building communication protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
  • Strong understanding of OT/IoT networking concepts and experience partnering with IT/network engineering teams
  • Experience managing vendors, contracts, and third-party partners in a complex environment
  • Proven project management capability with the ability to prioritize initiatives and collaborate across cross-functional teams


Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $130,000 and $183,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

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About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Investment Management are active managers of capital, working to outperform the market and deliver results for their clients. Morgan Stanley Investment Management's long-tenured professionals apply their experience and expertise across public and private markets, in single-sector, multi-asset and custom solutions.

Morgan Stanley Careers

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Size
77,000 employees
Market Cap
$144.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$10.9 billion
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$52 billion
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