Manager, Building Automation

Manager, Building Automation / HVAC Controls – Technology Deployment
Montreal, Quebec (2 Days in Office/ Week)
Lead the Future of Intelligent Buildings
Are you a passionate building automation leader ready to help shape the next generation of smart, sustainable buildings? This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative and rapidly growing organization at the forefront of artificial intelligence, building automation, and energy optimization.
As the
Manager, Building Automation / HVAC Controls – Technology Deployment
you will lead a high-performing team of BAS technical specialists responsible for deploying advanced AI-driven building optimization solutions across some of the largest and most complex commercial facilities. Working at the intersection of HVAC, controls engineering, data integration, and artificial intelligence, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how buildings operate, reducing energy consumption, improving occupant comfort, and advancing sustainability initiatives on a global scale.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that embraces innovation, invests heavily in employee development, and offers significant opportunities for leadership growth and career progression.
Why Join?
Lead the deployment of cutting-edge AI technologies that are revolutionizing building operations.
Manage large-scale, technically complex projects across diverse commercial portfolios.
Work alongside industry-leading experts in building automation, controls engineering, HVAC systems, data integration, and artificial intelligence.
Be part of an organization recognized for its collaborative, innovative, and people-first culture.
Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives that reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions on a global scale.
Enjoy strong mentorship, leadership development, and long-term career advancement opportunities.
Influence the future direction of smart building technologies and operational excellence initiatives.
The Opportunity
As Manager, Building Automation / HVAC Controls – Technology Deployment, you will oversee a team of highly skilled controls and HVAC professionals responsible for delivering AI-powered building optimization solutions throughout the deployment lifecycle.
You will drive operational excellence, establish scalable delivery processes, and ensure successful implementation across a broad portfolio of complex projects. Working closely with engineering, product development, operations, sales, and customer success teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring seamless deployments while continuously improving delivery efficiency and quality.
This leadership role combines technical expertise, project execution, team development, and strategic planning to support ongoing growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of controls engineers and technical deployment specialists.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
Support workforce planning, training initiatives, succession development, and team readiness for future project demands.
Act as the primary escalation point for operational and project-related challenges.
Project & Deployment Management
Oversee the successful delivery of AI-enabled building automation projects from implementation through commissioning and operational transition.
Ensure projects remain aligned with timelines, quality standards, stakeholder expectations, and business objectives.
Develop and execute deployment strategies that support scalable growth and predictable project outcomes.
Monitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, reporting tools, and operational metrics.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with engineering, software development, operations, sales, and customer success teams to drive successful project execution.
Coordinate project requirements, deployment strategies, and technical integrations across multiple stakeholders.
Ensure seamless handoffs between implementation, post-deployment support, and ongoing operations teams.
Process Improvement & Innovation
Champion process optimization and standardization initiatives across deployment operations.
Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Drive continuous improvement programs focused on delivery performance, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with product and development teams to support new integration methodologies and deployment innovations.
Strategic Planning & Reporting
Translate organizational objectives into actionable deployment plans and team priorities.
Forecast capacity requirements and identify operational bottlenecks before they impact project delivery.
Provide leadership with meaningful insights regarding deployment performance, proje