Sr. Consultant - Smart Buildings

The role

The Smart Building Consultant leads the planning, design, and delivery of integrated technology solutions for complex building environments. This role guides clients from early concept through design documentation, vendor procurement, implementation oversight, and post-occupancy optimization.

What you will do

• Facilitate early-stage stakeholder workshops to define project vision and smart building use cases.
• Translate operational and facility goals into technical roadmaps.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings.
• Lead the development of smart building Basis of Design documents.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers to embed smart building strategies into design documentation.
• Develop system-level integration strategies for technologies like BMS, lighting controls, and IoT platforms.
• Support the development of project budgets and cost models.
• Support clients in developing RFPs and evaluating vendor proposals.
• Track project execution across trades and technology vendors.
• Provide post-occupancy support and onboarding for facilities and IT teams.

Required qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Systems, Mechanical, Computer, Technology, or related discipline)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience delivering smart building, technology integration, or digital infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of technology within the built environment
• Familiarity with building systems and digital technologies such as BMS, RTLS, access control, scheduling, environmental monitoring, IoT platforms/devices, and user experience tools
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to develop technical requirements, interface diagrams, and deliverables aligned with regulatory, compliance, and security standards
• Experience with procurement processes and vendor coordination
• Willingness to travel for key client meetings and site visits

Nice to have

• Experience working in Healthcare or Science & Technology environments
• Familiarity in clinical workflows, laboratory systems, or research facility operations

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible spending account options
• Voluntary insurances
• Paid time off
• Flex-time schedules
• Remote work options
• 401k plan
• Employee perk programs

Before you apply

• Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying
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About the company

The Clarient Group is a leader in Smart Building consulting within CannonDesign's industry-leading consulting family. They bring a systems engineering approach to buildings to create integrated environments.