Senior Level Building Operator Jobs
Senior level building operator jobs put experienced professionals in charge of building systems, operational continuity, and the technicians and contractors who keep facilities running. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with employers like HDR, Meta, and ECS Limited 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 Operator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level building operator job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned building systems end to end, not just maintained them. Demonstrating that you have led preventive maintenance programs, managed vendor relationships, and mentored junior operators sets you apart. Certifications such as a Stationary Engineer license or BOMA credentials signal the technical depth these roles require.
Which companies hire senior level building operators?
Companies hiring senior level building operators right now include HDR, Meta, and ECS Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large commercial real estate portfolios, property management firms, and institutional facility operators that run complex, multi-system buildings.
Are there remote senior level building operator jobs?
Yes, though most building operator roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 8% of senior level building operator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve oversight, coordination, or facilities management responsibilities rather than direct equipment operation.
What makes a building operator role senior level?
Senior level building operator roles carry ownership over entire building systems rather than individual tasks. Candidates are expected to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and HVAC issues independently, lead and train junior staff, coordinate capital improvement projects, and serve as the primary point of contact for building performance and compliance.
Which industries hire the most senior level building operators?
Senior Level building 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 operate large, technically demanding facilities where experienced operators are needed to maintain uptime, manage regulatory requirements, and lead on-site maintenance teams.