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Michigan's manufacturing backbone, growing tech sector, and major research universities make it a steady source of Green Card sponsorship. Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Grand Rapids anchor most hiring activity, with automotive engineering, healthcare, and information technology leading employer-sponsored permanent residency filings across the state.
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The BAS (Building Automation Systems) Operations & Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day activities of technicians and operators assigned to support Region maintenance teams. The position will provide administrative and operational supervision for a cross-functional team of University of Michigan Building Automation Technicians and Operators, focusing primarily on the operation and maintenance of existing Direct Digital Control (DDC) infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Buildings Operational Support:
- Oversee the day-to-day monitoring and control of building automation systems (BAS) to ensure their reliable performance.
- Coordinate with the controls engineer to maintain effective system sequences and modes of operation for building automation and building control systems.
- Collaborate with other departments and facility engineers to provide technical support and ensure system integrity.
- Review automation system alarms and operational data daily to identify potential issues and take proactive steps to maintain optimal system performance.
- Support campus energy conservation initiatives as they relate to DDC operational activities.
- Coordinate ancillary building systems, including but not limited to access control, security, and lighting controls, into the building automation platform as directed.
Sustainment, Repair, and Maintenance:
- Utilize fault detection and diagnostics software solutions to improve initial triage and support more efficient troubleshooting of controls related issues.
- Implement a best-in-class preventative maintenance, tuning and calibration program to reduce system interruptions.
- Triage incoming service requests, diagnose controls related issues, and support corrective repairs in coordination with regional maintenance teams.
- Dispatch technicians and resources to address urgent controls problems, ensuring prompt response to critical issues.
- Develop schedules and time and material estimates for maintenance-executed planned projects (typically less than $100K) in coordination with Region planners and O&M engineers.
- Participate in hand-off of new construction and renovation work to include receipt and review of as-built drawings, owners training and hand-off of operations to BAS operators. This work may include development of BAS graphics, alarms, trends and reports to support post-occupancy objectives.
- Support master planning of robust BAS network architectures to support scalable automation solutions.
Shop Administration:
- Anticipate and plan for resourcing needs including equipment replacement costs and staffing needs.
- Maintain oversight of parts, tools, and vehicles to ensure readiness and proper allocation for maintenance activities.
- Maintain Building Automation vendor agreements for services and software necessary to support campus infrastructure, including management of third-party packaged controls as required.
- Document maintenance activities, repair work, and system performance to facilitate effective communication and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma (or equivalent) with minimum ten (10) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience OR Associate's degree in a related technical field (or technical certification) with minimum five (5) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with minimum three (3) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience.
Building Automation System Expertise:
- Significant experience in building automation and Direct Digital Controls (DDC), with specific expertise in programming, monitoring, controlling, and troubleshooting Siemens Desigo CC, Siemens Xcelerator hardware, and legacy Siemens APOGEE systems.
- Ability to interpret automation system alarms, operational data, and take appropriate, proactive actions.
- Ability to interpret construction documents and specifications.
Technical Problem Solving:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose, prioritize, and resolve issues related to mechanical, electrical and OT/IT networks.
- Ability to interpret, write and/or modify PPCL and block programming.
- Understanding of sequences and modes of operation in building automation systems.
Supervisory Expertise:
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across teams, and lead or train other employees, or serve as a technical lead on complex service activities.
- Proven ability to document and follow management practices and processes critical for cybersecurity, efficiency and transparency in delivering high-quality operational support.
- Experience coordinating and communicating work efforts, assignments, and status updates efficiently by using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Experience in maintaining oversight of parts, tools, and vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
- Ability to efficiently dispatch resources and respond to urgent issues in high-pressure situations.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with minimum five (5) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience.
- Supervisory title level work experience.
- Fluent in Siemens APOGEE PPCL programming for advanced mechanical system control strategies.
- Experience implementing Fault Detection and Diagnostics software.
- Knowledge of OT network architecture and Cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience maintaining vendor agreements and managing relationships for services, software, and third-party packaged controls.
- Familiarity and desire to implement energy conservation initiatives as they relate to automation and control systems.
- Desire to shape and measure performance based on data from CMMS, OMI software and other sources of non-subjective sources of information.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
Modes of Work
This position is considered an onsite position.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
The shift for this position will be Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. However, due to this being a supervisory position, afterhours response will be required as necessary.
Additional Information
Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
283028
Working Title
BAS Operations Manager
Job Title
Operations Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Maintenance Services
Department
Building Automation Systems
Posting Begin/End Date
9/12/2026 - 9/26/2026
Salary
$135,000.00 - $145,000.00
Career Interest
Administration
Director/Manager/Supervisor
Facilities Operations
Information Technology
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The BAS (Building Automation Systems) Operations & Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day activities of technicians and operators assigned to support Region maintenance teams. The position will provide administrative and operational supervision for a cross-functional team of University of Michigan Building Automation Technicians and Operators, focusing primarily on the operation and maintenance of existing Direct Digital Control (DDC) infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Buildings Operational Support:
- Oversee the day-to-day monitoring and control of building automation systems (BAS) to ensure their reliable performance.
- Coordinate with the controls engineer to maintain effective system sequences and modes of operation for building automation and building control systems.
- Collaborate with other departments and facility engineers to provide technical support and ensure system integrity.
- Review automation system alarms and operational data daily to identify potential issues and take proactive steps to maintain optimal system performance.
- Support campus energy conservation initiatives as they relate to DDC operational activities.
- Coordinate ancillary building systems, including but not limited to access control, security, and lighting controls, into the building automation platform as directed.
Sustainment, Repair, and Maintenance:
- Utilize fault detection and diagnostics software solutions to improve initial triage and support more efficient troubleshooting of controls related issues.
- Implement a best-in-class preventative maintenance, tuning and calibration program to reduce system interruptions.
- Triage incoming service requests, diagnose controls related issues, and support corrective repairs in coordination with regional maintenance teams.
- Dispatch technicians and resources to address urgent controls problems, ensuring prompt response to critical issues.
- Develop schedules and time and material estimates for maintenance-executed planned projects (typically less than $100K) in coordination with Region planners and O&M engineers.
- Participate in hand-off of new construction and renovation work to include receipt and review of as-built drawings, owners training and hand-off of operations to BAS operators. This work may include development of BAS graphics, alarms, trends and reports to support post-occupancy objectives.
- Support master planning of robust BAS network architectures to support scalable automation solutions.
Shop Administration:
- Anticipate and plan for resourcing needs including equipment replacement costs and staffing needs.
- Maintain oversight of parts, tools, and vehicles to ensure readiness and proper allocation for maintenance activities.
- Maintain Building Automation vendor agreements for services and software necessary to support campus infrastructure, including management of third-party packaged controls as required.
- Document maintenance activities, repair work, and system performance to facilitate effective communication and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma (or equivalent) with minimum ten (10) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience OR Associate's degree in a related technical field (or technical certification) with minimum five (5) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience OR Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with minimum three (3) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience.
Building Automation System Expertise:
- Significant experience in building automation and Direct Digital Controls (DDC), with specific expertise in programming, monitoring, controlling, and troubleshooting Siemens Desigo CC, Siemens Xcelerator hardware, and legacy Siemens APOGEE systems.
- Ability to interpret automation system alarms, operational data, and take appropriate, proactive actions.
- Ability to interpret construction documents and specifications.
Technical Problem Solving:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose, prioritize, and resolve issues related to mechanical, electrical and OT/IT networks.
- Ability to interpret, write and/or modify PPCL and block programming.
- Understanding of sequences and modes of operation in building automation systems.
Supervisory Expertise:
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across teams, and lead or train other employees, or serve as a technical lead on complex service activities.
- Proven ability to document and follow management practices and processes critical for cybersecurity, efficiency and transparency in delivering high-quality operational support.
- Experience coordinating and communicating work efforts, assignments, and status updates efficiently by using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Experience in maintaining oversight of parts, tools, and vehicles to ensure operational readiness.
- Ability to efficiently dispatch resources and respond to urgent issues in high-pressure situations.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with minimum five (5) years of progressive BAS/DDC work experience.
- Supervisory title level work experience.
- Fluent in Siemens APOGEE PPCL programming for advanced mechanical system control strategies.
- Experience implementing Fault Detection and Diagnostics software.
- Knowledge of OT network architecture and Cybersecurity best practices.
- Experience maintaining vendor agreements and managing relationships for services, software, and third-party packaged controls.
- Familiarity and desire to implement energy conservation initiatives as they relate to automation and control systems.
- Desire to shape and measure performance based on data from CMMS, OMI software and other sources of non-subjective sources of information.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off, including vacation time, sick time, holiday and season days
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
Modes of Work
This position is considered an onsite position.
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
The shift for this position will be Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. However, due to this being a supervisory position, afterhours response will be required as necessary.
Additional Information
Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
283028
Working Title
BAS Operations Manager
Job Title
Operations Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Maintenance Services
Department
Building Automation Systems
Posting Begin/End Date
9/12/2026 - 9/26/2026
Salary
$135,000.00 - $145,000.00
Career Interest
Administration
Director/Manager/Supervisor
Facilities Operations
Information Technology
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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Target automotive and advanced manufacturing employers
Michigan's automotive industry, anchored by Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, consistently files among the highest volumes of PERM labor certifications in the state. Engineering, supply chain, and R&D roles at these companies and their suppliers regularly include Green Card sponsorship.
Research university and hospital systems actively sponsor
University of Michigan, Michigan State, and major hospital networks like Henry Ford Health and Beaumont sponsor Green Cards for researchers, physicians, and clinical specialists. Academic and healthcare roles in these institutions are among the most reliable sponsorship pathways in Michigan.
Check PERM filings to verify employer sponsorship history
The Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure data lists every employer that has filed a PERM labor certification in Michigan. Searching this database by state shows which companies have a documented history of sponsoring permanent residency, helping you prioritize applications strategically.
Browse Michigan-specific roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa type and state, so you can browse Green Card sponsorship roles in Michigan without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. This saves significant time when targeting specific metros like Detroit or Ann Arbor.
Focus on specialty occupation roles with clear degree requirements
Michigan employers are most likely to sponsor Green Cards for roles requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher, such as software engineers, electrical engineers, and clinical researchers. Positions with vague or flexible degree requirements are harder to qualify under PERM's specialty occupation standard.
Ann Arbor's tech and biotech cluster is underutilized by job seekers
Beyond Detroit, Ann Arbor hosts a dense concentration of tech startups, biotech firms, and University of Michigan spinouts that sponsor Green Cards. Many job seekers overlook this market, which means less competition for sponsored roles in software, life sciences, and data engineering.
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Which industries in Michigan sponsor the most Green Cards?
Automotive manufacturing and engineering lead Green Card sponsorship in Michigan by a wide margin, driven by the Big Three automakers and their supplier networks. Healthcare and life sciences follow closely, particularly for physicians and researchers. Information technology, advanced manufacturing, and university research round out the most active sponsoring industries in the state.
Which cities in Michigan have the most Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its suburbs, including Dearborn, Troy, and Auburn Hills, account for the largest share of Green Card sponsorship activity in Michigan, reflecting the concentration of automotive and corporate headquarters there. Ann Arbor is the second most active market, driven by the University of Michigan and its affiliated research and tech ecosystem. Grand Rapids sees consistent sponsorship in healthcare and manufacturing.
What types of roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Michigan?
Roles that require a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a defined field qualify most reliably for employer-sponsored Green Cards in Michigan. Common examples include automotive engineers, software developers, electrical engineers, biomedical researchers, and physicians. Positions in operations, general management, or roles where any degree field is acceptable are harder to support through the PERM process.
How do I find Green Card sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate lets you filter jobs by visa type and state, making it straightforward to identify Michigan employers currently sponsoring Green Cards. Beyond dedicated job platforms, searching the Department of Labor's OFLC disclosure database for Michigan PERM filings shows which employers have an established sponsorship track record, helping you focus outreach on companies most likely to sponsor your role.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.