Controls Project Manager Data Center Construction

Controls Automation PM - Data Center - Chesterton IN
This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects - which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their clients mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead and act as the point of contact on controls / automation-focused construction projects for hyperscale colo and enterprise data centers. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating BMS / BAS / EPMS with HVAC / Mechanical / Electrical retrofits overseeing automation and controls project teams and interfacing with electrical and mechanical trades from design / build through commissioning and integration. This role requires strong leadership stakeholder management P&L and execution of complex construction projects in live mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-site hyperscale data center automation programs ranging from 20 MW to 200 MW
• Oversee all phases of construction execution from design-assist through integrated systems testing (IST) and owner turnover
• Manage field teams and subcontractors on BMS EPMS PLC / SCADA and automation scopes
• Manage BAS / Controls with electrical power monitoring (EPMS) distributed control systems (DCS) fire-life-safety and DCIM platforms
• Coordinate site logistics factory witness testing procurement installation systems / equipment integration commissioning / IST and startup activities
• Develop detailed build sequences integrate prefabrication and modular deployment strategies to meet speed-to-market goals
• Drive program financials including P&L ownership value tracking forecasts change orders contingency planning etc.
• Chair weekly meetings with owners general contractors trades and commissioning agents to align milestones and resolve issues
• Respond to RFPs / RFIs / RFQs and manage any change orders and negotiate adjustments
• Maintain safety quality and reliability across all scopes; ensure compliance with project procedures and regulatory requirements
• Develop and submit MOPs SOPs EOPs and project documentation
• Utilize Procore Primavera P6 MS Project BIM360 and cost management platforms for reporting and tracking
• Contribute to innovation by integrating AI tools BIM and data analytics for continuous process improvement
• Mentor assistant PMs and project engineers; lead standardization efforts across the organization

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience delivering large-scale mission-critical controls or automation project management
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field OR equivalent military/industry experience
• Experience with projects with 25-75 MW datacenter builds a plus
• Proven track record managing $2MM$200MM data center construction projects from design through commissioning (level 4 / level 5 )
• Deep knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BMS / BAS) EPMS and industrial controls platforms like: Siemens Rockwell Schneider Siemens Ignition Niagara etc.
• Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST) NFPA 70E Uptime Institute Tier III/IV standards and owner design guides
• Experience managing projects in live mission-critical environments including retrofits and system integrations
• MOP and SOP development and turnover documentation (GxP or mission-critical equivalent)
• Strong understanding of MEP SCADA DCIM and control system sequencing and functionality
• Experience with protocols including (BACnet Modbus OPC-UA Fieldbus Profibus)
• PMP certification or other relevant credentials a plus
• Solid client-facing and communication skills; ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong administrative and documentation capabilities
• Proficient in MS Office Suite Primavera P6 Procore BIM 360 Bluebeam and project scheduling tools
• Willingness to travel up to 20-50% to project sites as needed
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes - EMN ETN MMNs Seabees; Army - Power Generation; Air Force Power Production; Generator Techs; Maritime; Coast Guard; etc.)

Submittal Instructions:
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After applying if you have further questions you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at this job is not for you feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance a 401(k) plan
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