Aero Building Performance Data Analyst

Turn Building Data Into Better Building Performance

Aero Performance Group is seeking a Building Performance Data Analyst to support our growing Building Operational Performance (BOP) practice.

This role is ideal for a technically minded individual who enjoys working with data, building systems, analytics, energy performance, and operational improvement. The analyst will help transform large amounts of facility data into actionable insights that improve building performance, occupant comfort, energy efficiency, environmental quality, and system reliability.

This position sits at the intersection of engineering, facilities operations, analytics, commissioning, and technology.

About Aero's Building Operational Performance Practice

Aero helps building owners move beyond one-time projects and toward continuous operational improvement.

Our Building Operational Performance team supports:

• Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)
• Building Analytics
• Building Automation System Optimization
• Energy Performance Improvement
• HVAC System Performance Analytics
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Critical Environment Monitoring
• Retro-Commissioning
• Commissioning
• Operational Performance Consulting

The Building Performance Data Analyst plays a key role in identifying trends, diagnosing operational issues, and helping clients make data-driven decisions.

Position Summary

The Building Performance Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing building and operational data to identify improvement opportunities across commercial, healthcare, higher education, laboratory, industrial, and critical environment facilities.

This role works closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Consultants, TAB professionals, Commissioning Providers, Controls Specialists, and clients to support building optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Data Collection & Management

• Collect and organize data from Building Automation Systems (BAS), utility systems, energy meters, HVAC equipment, sensors, and monitoring platforms.
• Validate data quality and identify anomalies, missing information, or reporting issues.
• Maintain historical performance databases and project datasets.
• Assist with development of data collection standards and quality control procedures.

Analytics & Performance Evaluation

• Analyze building system performance trends.
• Evaluate HVAC system operation, airflow performance, temperature control, pressure relationships, energy use, and equipment operation.
• Identify operational inefficiencies, control issues, scheduling problems, and comfort-related concerns.
• Assist in fault detection and diagnostics efforts.
• Support Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) programs.

Reporting & Visualization

• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations for internal teams and clients.
• Present findings in a clear and actionable format.
• Create trend summaries, performance scorecards, and operational improvement recommendations.
• Support development of client-facing deliverables.

Project Support

• Support Building Performance Project Managers and Engineers with technical analysis.
• Participate in facility assessments and investigations.
• Assist with commissioning and retro-commissioning projects.
• Support implementation and tracking of corrective measures.

Technology & Innovation

• Assist with deployment of analytics platforms and monitoring technologies.
• Support development of automated reporting tools.
• Explore new technologies related to smart buildings, analytics, AI, and digital building operations.
• Recommend process improvements that increase efficiency and data visibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Data Analytics
  • Computer Science
  • Building Science
  • Energy Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Related field

OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred:

Experience with:

• HVAC systems
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Energy analytics
• Utility data analysis
• Building performance software
• SQL
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Python
• Commissioning
• Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)
• Facility Operations

Core Competencies

• Data analytics
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Technical communication
• Problem solving
• Data visualization
• Engineering curiosity
• Continuous improvement mindset

Performance Expectations

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Accuracy of analysis
• Quality of dashboards and reports
• Identification of actionable performance improvements
• Client and project team satisfaction
• Data integrity and consistency
• Contribution to operational savings and optimization initiatives
• Support of project execution and client deliverables

Why Join Aero?

Work on Buildings That Matter

You'll support projects involving:

• Healthcare facilities
• Laboratories
• Critical environments
• Commercial buildings
• Universities
• Industrial facilities
• Mission-critical operations

Be Part of the Future

The building industry is rapidly shifting toward continuous monitoring, analytics, digitization, and operational performance management. Aero is investing in becoming a leader in Building Operational Performance, and this role is central to that strategy.

Grow Your Career

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys engineering, data analytics, HVAC systems, and technology but wants a career path that extends beyond traditional engineering roles.