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Project Manager - Data Center BAS & EPMS is responsible for leading mission-critical Building Automation System (BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) projects from design through commissioning and turnover. This role ensures high-reliability delivery for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments where uptime, accuracy, and compliance are essential. The Senior Project Manager acts as the primary client interface, oversees multi-discipline teams, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures that all systems are delivered to data center industry standards.
Essential Functions:Project & Portfolio Management- Lead a portfolio of large-scale data center BAS and EPMS projects.
- Ensure alignment with client SLAs, commissioning milestones, MOP/EOP standards, and critical-path schedules.
- Drive planning, coordination, and execution while managing risks unique to mission-critical facilities.
- Mentor junior PMs and associate PMs as well as Project Superintendents in data center delivery standards.
Resource & Subcontractor Management- Coordinate internal engineers, programmers, field technicians, electricians, and commissioning partners.
- Oversee subcontractors responsible for controls installation, metering installation, fiber/copper networks, and panel fabrication.
- Evaluate performance and enforce adherence to safety, QA/QC, and data center specifications.
Financial Management- Develop detailed project budgets for BAS/EPMS scope, including labor, materials, commissioning support, and change management.
- Maintain cost control, forecast accurately, and ensure alignment with SOV and billing cycles.
- Support cash flow management and revenue recognition.
Documentation & Reporting- Maintain project documentation: RFIs, submittals, panel shop drawings, I/O summaries, device maps, sequences, network diagrams, and commissioning artifacts.
- Provide status reporting to internal and external stakeholders-including GC, MEP engineers, commissioning agents, and end users.
- Ensure documentation meets data center owner standards (e.g., Cx checklists, closeout binders, turnover packages).
Change Order Management- Identify scope gaps related to design changes, sequence revisions, metering packages, or network requirements.
- Create CO estimates and obtain customer approval.
- Coordinate integration of approved changes into project budget and schedule.
Procurement & Inventory- Manage procurement of controls hardware, EPMS meters, network switches, panels, sensors, and commissioning equipment.
- Track lead times for long-lead items (e.g., advanced power meters, SCADA servers).
- Ensure materials are staged, inspected, and deployed to site on schedule.
Risk & Issue Management- Proactively identify risks related to power shutdowns, network cutovers, commissioning windows, and operational impacts.
- Develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues when appropriate.
- Support dispute resolution with vendors or subcontractors.
Project Delivery, QA/QC & Commissioning- Lead BAS and EPMS system startup, loop checks, point-to-point testing, and functional testing.
- Manage integration with SCADA, BMS front ends, and electrical infrastructure.
- Support Level 1-5 commissioning, including test script execution and issue resolution.
- Oversee final turnover, training, documentation delivery, and transition to service.
Compliance & Standards- Ensure adherence to data center owner standards, industry codes, electrical safety requirements, and internal quality processes.
- Monitor adherence to cybersecurity, network segmentation, and naming conventions.
- Stay informed on emerging data center technologies and compliance updates.
Safety- Enforce strict safety protocols around energized equipment, high-voltage work, confined spaces, and elevated locations.
- Conduct site safety evaluations and participate in incident investigations.
- Promote a safety-first mindset throughout all project activities.
Client & Stakeholder Relations- Serve as the primary point of contact for GC, end user, commissioning teams, and design partners.
- Provide clear, consistent communication and proactive issue management.
- Build long-term relationships by delivering high-quality, reliable project outcomes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Coordinate with engineering, panel fabrication, programming, service, and sales teams.
- Lead cross-functional meetings to align project goals, commissioning plans, and resource planning.
- Drive consistency across multiple data center projects and regions.
Team Leadership & Development- Lead and mentor field leaders, technicians, and engineers.
- Delegate effectively, provide actionable feedback, and support team development.
- Promote continuous improvement and best practice adoption across teams.
Travel- Evening, weekend, or extended-hour work may be required during commissioning windows or critical cutovers.
RequirementsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field.
- 5-10+ years of project management experience in BAS, EPMS, or mission-critical MEP systems.
- Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments strongly preferred.
- PMP certification preferred.
Technical Proficiency- Strong understanding of BAS/EPMS architecture, network topologies, metering systems, SCADA, and electrical distribution equipment.
- Expertise with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and project controls tools.
- Knowledge of sequences of operation, load shedding, redundancy concepts, trending, alarming, and critical infrastructure monitoring.
Leadership & Communication- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to clients, GC personnel, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Skilled in leading diverse teams in high-pressure, schedule-driven environments.
Financial Acumen- Experienced in managing multimillion-dollar project budgets.
- Skilled in forecasting, revenue management, and cost control.
Professional Values & Ethics- High integrity, accountability, and commitment to quality.
- Strong emphasis on procedural consistency, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence.
Supervisory Responsibilities- Supervise and support engineers, technicians, site leaders, and subcontractors; provide guidance on policy interpretation, expectations, and performance standards.
Compensation: $130k-$170k base DOE.
BenefitsMedical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401K with Company match
