VP Controls

Job Description:

VP of Building Automation Controls & Energy Management

Crete United is seeking a results-driven Head of Building Automation Controls & Energy Management to lead and scale our centralized controls platform business. You will oversee our regional installation teams and launch a centralized analytics group. You own the platform P&L, drive new service offerings, and integrate Tridium/Honeywell BMS with our ERP and utility-data systems. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations to accelerate top-line growth.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Growth

• Manage and deliver over $100M revenue budget


• Develop 1 – 3-year business plans, including revenue targets, margins, headcount, and capital expenditures


• Own divisional forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance


• Define and launch new services such as Energy Management as a Service, Data as a Service, predictive maintenance, and demand response programs


• Create pricing models and sales tools to help customers manage their building’s energy usage

Platform Strategy & Execution

• Standardize and optimize BMS deployments (Tridium-based, but all BMS software)


• Integrate BMS data with internal ERP/work-order systems, and utility bill data to enable automated workflows and real-time reporting


• Implement continuous improvement processes using real usage data, both internally and externally for customers

Team, Partnerships & Execution

• Provide matrix leadership to regional controls installation crews


• Build & scale a high-performance business unit


• Build relationships with BMS vendors and utility program managers


• Cross-department collaboration both internally within the organization, and externally to install partners


• Champion BACnet/Mobus best practice, IoT cybersecurity, and code compliance

Position Requirements

Minimum

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/engineering, Energy Management, or related field (master’s preferred)


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in building automation or energy management roles, including:




• 5+ years managing P&L or leading business development initiatives


• Hands-on expertise with BMS platforms




• Proven track record advising and influencing C-suite stakeholders on multi-million-dollar investments.


• Demonstrated ability to build or scale a controls/software service line


• Strong financial acumen: forecasting, budgeting, pricing, and margin management


• Excellent communication skills; capable of presenting technical and business cases to executive leadership


• Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 30 – 40%)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, or advanced technical certification (e.g. CEM, LEED AP, PMP).


• Prior experience launching SaaS or subscription-based services in the smart-building sector


• Familiarity with network architecture, APIs, and cloud-based SCADA solutions


• Proven track record in recruiting and developing high-performance engineering and analytics teams. 

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary (DOE) plus annual performance-based bonus


• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance 


• 401k with 4% employer match


• Unlimited PTO

Qualified candidates are invited to call Paul Pruitt at 715-808-5712 for immediate consideration.

Crete United is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.