Senior Level Building Management System Operator Jobs
Senior level building management system operator jobs put experienced professionals in charge of complex facility systems, overseeing operations, leading technical staff, and driving the building automation strategies that keep large-scale environments running. Openings are concentrated predominantly on-site across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with employers like Meta, ECS Limited, and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger hiring at this level now.
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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley
Position Overview
This Director provides strategic, operational, and technology leadership for the enterprise platforms and services that enable safe, secure, connected, resilient, and intelligent healthcare environments across Sutter Health. This role is accountable for the strategy, architecture, implementation, lifecycle management, reliability, integration, cybersecurity, and service delivery of technologies supporting the physical environment, physical access, workforce and patient safety, location intelligence, building automation, and security operations. The portfolio includes Kontakt.io, AeroScout, CCURE, Genetec, AngelEye, Infant Monitoring, Building Management Systems (BMS), real-time location systems (RTLS), staff safety and duress technologies, physical access control, video surveillance, environmental and temperature monitoring, asset and patient location solutions, Enterprise Badge Services, and other connected building, IoT, and physical security technologies.
Education
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, or related field
Typical Experience
12 years recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Expert technical and business knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), quality assurance, and project management.
- Expert knowledge of specifying user requirements.
- Expert knowledge of healthcare operations and structure.
- Expert understanding of hospital inpatient and clinic outpatient operations.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, IS team members, management, and executive personnel/staff.
- Verbal and writing skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups such as: executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
- Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
- Analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures in order to identify patterns, tendencies, and relationships resulting in the formulation of logical and objective conclusions.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams committed to carrying out initiatives in environments that may be resistant to change.
- Make presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion or action, or to provide information and instruction.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $181,875.20 to $291,012.80 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley
Position Overview
This Director provides strategic, operational, and technology leadership for the enterprise platforms and services that enable safe, secure, connected, resilient, and intelligent healthcare environments across Sutter Health. This role is accountable for the strategy, architecture, implementation, lifecycle management, reliability, integration, cybersecurity, and service delivery of technologies supporting the physical environment, physical access, workforce and patient safety, location intelligence, building automation, and security operations. The portfolio includes Kontakt.io, AeroScout, CCURE, Genetec, AngelEye, Infant Monitoring, Building Management Systems (BMS), real-time location systems (RTLS), staff safety and duress technologies, physical access control, video surveillance, environmental and temperature monitoring, asset and patient location solutions, Enterprise Badge Services, and other connected building, IoT, and physical security technologies.
Education
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's: Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, or related field
Typical Experience
12 years recent relevant experience.
Skills And Knowledge
- Expert technical and business knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), quality assurance, and project management.
- Expert knowledge of specifying user requirements.
- Expert knowledge of healthcare operations and structure.
- Expert understanding of hospital inpatient and clinic outpatient operations.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, IS team members, management, and executive personnel/staff.
- Verbal and writing skills to effectively communicate with diverse groups such as: executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
- Set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely manner.
- Analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures in order to identify patterns, tendencies, and relationships resulting in the formulation of logical and objective conclusions.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams committed to carrying out initiatives in environments that may be resistant to change.
- Make presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion or action, or to provide information and instruction.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Days Of The Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $181,875.20 to $291,012.80 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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Senior Level Building Management System Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level building management system operator job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned building automation systems end-to-end, not just maintained them. Demonstrating experience with complex integrations, system commissioning, and cross-functional leadership separates senior candidates from mid-level ones. Certifications such as Certified Energy Manager or vendor-specific credentials from Johnson Controls, Siemens, or Honeywell, combined with a portfolio of measurable efficiency outcomes, give applicants a clear edge.
Which companies hire senior level building management system operators?
Companies hiring senior level building management system operators right now include Meta, ECS Limited, and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large commercial real estate firms, healthcare systems, universities, and facilities management companies that operate complex multi-site building portfolios requiring deep technical oversight.
Are there remote senior level building management system operator jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level require significant on-site presence given the hands-on nature of building systems oversight. About 10% of senior level building management system operator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve remote monitoring, BMS programming, or systems consulting rather than direct facilities management.
What makes a building management system operator role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope, ownership, and leadership. Where a mid-level operator maintains and troubleshoots systems, a senior operator designs operational strategies, owns system performance outcomes, leads or mentors technicians, and interfaces with engineering and facilities leadership on capital projects. Senior roles also typically involve evaluating and implementing upgrades across integrated HVAC, electrical, and automation platforms at scale.
Which industries hire the most senior level building management system operators?
Senior level building management system operator roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large, complex facilities where building automation directly affects energy costs, regulatory compliance, occupant safety, and operational continuity at an enterprise scale.