Pankaj Pathak
Amazon Spain
Barcelona
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Results-driven Global BMS Controls Project/Program Manager with 20+ years of expertise delivering complex, multi-disciplinary engineering programs across Program & Portfolio Management, Construction, MEP Project Delivery, Controls Engineering, and Smart Building Infrastructure. Proven leader of 17+ professionals, managed portfolios as low as 50+ buildings to 1500+ facilities worldwide while driving $1M+ in annual cost savings and 97.2% operational performance. Deep competence in full-lifecycle project execution from concept design through commissioning and facility management, Cloud-IoT integration, and digital transformation. International consultancy experience spanning USA, Canada, India, EMEA, and the Middle East with a consistent record of risk mitigation, process optimization, and sustainable value creation.
Work History
Global BMS/Program Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Managed and optimized performance of global BMS operations team, ensuring 97.2% of issues were resolved effectively.
- Implemented a stage 5 BMS controls audit program and an in-house process improvement, achieving $306k in cost avoidance and enhancing operational efficiency by 93.3%.
- Designed and executed a strategic training initiative for over 100 technicians across 57 facilities in the USA, Canada, Spain, Germany, UK, and Saudi Arabia, achieving a 100% certification pass rate.
- Directed operations of a global center, coordinating efforts of 17 senior BMS specialists to maintain consistent controls support across diverse time zones for a portfolio of 1500+ Amazon facilities.
- Led cross-departmental collaboration with GRBD&E, D&C, finance, site operations, and operations teams to execute BMS controls verification protocols, guaranteeing 100% system readiness for each facility launch.
- Executed international hiring, structured coaching programs, skills development, and performance improvement plans to enhance regional operations from Spain.
- Implemented in-house BMS integration projects, electrical submetering program, and BMS health score program to optimize building management systems.
- Executed cross-functional value engineering initiatives, focusing on BMS retrofit projects and quality programs to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs globally.
Construction Project Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Managed comprehensive vendor collaboration to ensure timely completion of $2 million amenity infrastructure, focusing on basic CCTV and fire alarm systems.
- Coordinated all aspects of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building management systems for large-scale residential developments, ensuring compliance with design specifications from pre-contract to post-contract stages.
- Oversaw daily site operations, coordinating general contractors, trade partners, and municipal inspectors to ensure adherence to critical-path milestones.
- Evaluated change orders, site instructions, and monthly trade progress draws to control scope creep and ensure adherence to budgetary targets.
- Performed detailed evaluations of contracts and scopes of work to mitigate project risks and uphold regulatory standards.
- Managed testing processes for integrated building systems, securing necessary occupancy permits and enabling efficient handover to property operations.
Senior Project Manager - BAS/BMS & Smart Buildings
1 Year 1 Month- Increased project profit margins to 12% while reducing offering costs by 8% through strategic technical trade-off analysis and process optimization.
- Led the engineering, design coordination, and master planning of advanced BAS/BMS and smart building technologies for complex commercial and mixed-use developments.
- Directed the technical design and implementation of Energy Star, LEED, and WELL certifications for high-density projects, successfully aligning smart systems with corporate sustainability goals.
- Delivered comprehensive pre- and post-contract MEP consulting services, managing cross-functional mechanical, electrical, and plumbing coordination across Canada regional portfolios.
- Oversaw $3M+ project MEP budgets, contract administrations, and vendor selection processes, ensuring engineering deliverables met stringent quality and schedule baseline requirements.
- Cultivated trusted-advisor relationships with key client executives and led multidisciplinary engineering teams in a collaborative environment to drive strategic project milestones.
Program Manager - BAS/BMS/IT/Energy
1 Year 8 Months- Architected a scalable AWS-level Cloud-IoT solution integrating Portfolio of 100+ Buildings, reducing project execution hours by 9% while maintaining 95% data accuracy.
- Provided strategic oversight for a premier REIT portfolio of 50+ properties, successfully merging legacy building automation with modern IT-Cloud infrastructure.
- Leveraged real-time data analytics to drive energy-saving HVAC algorithms, directly contributing to carbon footprint reductions and ESG goal attainment for multi-family residential assets.
- Managed the full project lifecycle using Agile methodologies, coordinating between software developers and site technicians to deploy remote monitoring and control solutions.
- Acted as the primary technical liaison for REIT executives and facility managers, translating complex IoT performance metrics into actionable financial and operational insights.
- Developed standardized deployment protocols for BAS-to-Cloud integration, enabling rapid scaling of energy management services across diverse building types and mechanical configurations.
Lead Engineer/Specialist - BAS/BMS
8 Years 9 Months- Executed comprehensive design and development of a $3M+ multi-year BAS program, enhancing operational efficiency across 600+ buildings and 5000+ control systems.
- Engineered standardized operating procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce development and execution hours by 30%.
- Executed comprehensive end-to-end engineering programming, commissioning, and integration for HVAC control systems including AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAVs, FCUs, heat pumps, CO/NO₂ monitoring, and lighting controls.
- Directed all phases of software deployment and commissioning for building automation and DDC systems to ensure timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Oversaw full lifecycle management of mission-critical data center projects, including pre-contract design tendering and post-contract construction compliance across India, USA, and Canada.
- Executed value engineering strategies to enhance performance reliability and cost efficiency across critical infrastructure programs while complying with industry standards.
- Directed engineering teams by mentoring, coaching, and optimizing resource management to enhance team performance.
Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Automation
5 Months- Industrial Automation Delivery: Executed 22+ industrial automation projects for steel rolling mills and pipe mills, managing $50K+ in automation product procurement and deployment.
- Team & Workflow Management: Directed an 8-member team with structured task delegation, training programs, and performance monitoring frameworks.
- Service Excellence: Increased customer satisfaction by 18% through targeted team development and service improvement initiatives.
- MEP Oversight & Quality Assurance: Oversaw MEP system installations on industrial facilities, managing priorities, deadlines, and QA/QC with rigorous attention to detail; leveraged project management tools for reporting and documentation.
Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Automation
4 Years 4 Months- Executed automation projects for steel mills, cement plants, and paper mills, managing a portfolio exceeding $1.5 million.
- Facilitated cross-functional coordination among six-member multidisciplinary teams, including design, drafting, programming, and customer success, to develop and execute project timelines.
- Designed and deployed control systems utilizing GE Fanuc, ABB, and Siemens PLCs, as well as Parker and Danfoss VFDs, to enhance operational efficiency in industrial settings.
- Directed full-lifecycle project management, ensuring seamless end-to-end delivery from design estimation to installation and handover phases.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics Engineering Technology
Skills
Niagara N4/Tridium
Honeywell EBI
Rockwell Automation
Schneider Electric Power SCADA
DDC Systems
BACnet/Modbus/LON
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
- Tridium Niagara N4 Certified
- Alerton Products Certified
- Honeywell CPO/EBI Products Certified
- Trend/TL1 Products Certified
Core Competencies
- Program & Portfolio Governance, 20+ years leading multi-site, multi-region portfolios ($40M+ value) across North America, Europe, India, and the Middle East, supporting 15,000+ facilities with 97.2% issue closure rate., Proven track record managing cross-functional teams of 17+ multi-continental professionals operating 24/7/365 across 6 countries, driving $1M+ in annual contract savings., Expert in strategic CAPEX/OPEX budget management, value engineering, and end-to-end contract administration delivering $306K+ in cost avoidance.
- Construction & MEP Engineering, Deep expertise in pre-contract design (RFP/RFI, estimation, tendering, vendor selection) and post-contract execution (construction management, QA/QC, safety/HSE compliance) for portfolios up to $3M+., Specialized in new build/retrofit for complex commercial developments, and high-density residential projects with full MEP coordination from BOD through commissioning and turnover., Extensive experience integrating Chilled Water/Hybrid cooling, CRAH/CRAC units, AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, VAVs, FCUs, heat pumps, and air distribution systems.
- Smart Buildings & Automation, Hands-on and leadership experience across enterprise platforms (Niagara N4/Tridium, Honeywell EBI, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric SCADA) and open protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, IEC 61850)., Architected scalable AWS-level Cloud-IoT solutions integrating 100+ buildings, bridging physical building controls with cloud analytics, predictive maintenance, and FDD frameworks., Delivered 22+ industrial automation projects deploying PLCs (GE Fanuc, ABB, Siemens), VFDs (Parker, Danfoss), and SCADA systems across steel, cement, and paper mill environments.
- Quality, Compliance & Innovation, Certified PMP and Six Sigma Green Belt, driving 30% reduction in execution hours through standardized operating procedures, automated workflows, and value engineering initiatives., Designed and delivered global training programs across 6 countries (100+ technicians, 100% pass rate), achieving 18% reduction in BMS issues and 18% improvement in customer satisfaction.
Personal Information
Citizenship: Canadian Citizen Eligible to work in USA, Canada, India
Timeline
Global BMS/Program Manager
Amazon Spain
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Construction Project Manager
TRICON RESIDENTIALS
07.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Senior Project Manager - BAS/BMS & Smart Buildings
SMITH AND ANDERSEN CONSULTING
06.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Program Manager - BAS/BMS/IT/Energy
PARITY INC.
07.2020 - 03.2022Read More
Lead Engineer/Specialist - BAS/BMS
HONEYWELL LTD
10.2011 - 07.2020Read More
Assistant Project Manager - Industrial Automation
VEGA CONTROLS PVT LTD.
05.2011 - 10.2011Read More
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CABINET SYSTEMS & CONTROLS PVT LTD
01.2007 - 05.2011Read More
University of Pune
Bachelor of Engineering from Electronics Engineering Technology
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