Project Manager - Industrial Data Center

JSET Automated Technologies

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in industrial construction (oil/gas, refineries, mining, auto manufacturing, heavy factories, or large-scale data centers)
  • Proven record of managing subcontractors, schedules, budgets, safety, and quality on major builds
  • Hands-on knowledge of construction means and methods (electrical, mechanical, or controls)
  • Procore experience-including RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and client billing workflows
  • Strong Excel skills with ability to manage schedules of values, reporting, and cost tracking
  • Clear leadership, client-facing communication, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead BMS and EPMS projects from kickoff to turnover, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met
  • Manage subcontractors, GCs, and vendors-attending weekly owner/GC meetings and maintaining daily client communication
  • Direct Controls and Installation Technicians, set field priorities, and resolve issues on active jobsites
  • Oversee installation and commissioning of panels, meters, gateways, and controls devices
  • Review and interpret drawings, specs, and schedules of values; ensure compliance with contract documents
  • Handle billing, pay applications, RFIs, and submittals in Procore and client systems
  • Track risks, troubleshoot delays, and keep industrial construction schedules on pace
  • Enforce safety, documentation, and quality standards in data centers and other critical environments

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with bonus tied to project results
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities in a growing field
Full Job Description
Project Manager - Industrial Controls (BMS/EPMS)

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Type: Full-time | Exempt

What You'll Do
  • Lead BMS and EPMS projects from kickoff to turnover, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met
  • Manage subcontractors, GCs, and vendors-attending weekly owner/GC meetings and maintaining daily client communication
  • Direct Controls and Installation Technicians, set field priorities, and resolve issues on active jobsites
  • Oversee installation and commissioning of panels, meters, gateways, and controls devices
  • Review and interpret drawings, specs, and schedules of values; ensure compliance with contract documents
  • Handle billing, pay applications, RFIs, and submittals in Procore and client systems
  • Track risks, troubleshoot delays, and keep industrial construction schedules on pace
  • Enforce safety, documentation, and quality standards in data centers and other critical environments
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Field-based role with limited office time depending on project phase
  • Active industrial construction site exposure: dust, noise, heat, weather changes
  • Daily use of laptops, tablets, Procore, and schedule management tools
Must-Have Qualifications
  • 5+ years in industrial construction (oil/gas, refineries, mining, auto manufacturing, heavy factories, or large-scale data centers)
  • Proven record of managing subcontractors, schedules, budgets, safety, and quality on major builds
  • Hands-on knowledge of construction means and methods (electrical, mechanical, or controls)
  • Procore experience-including RFIs, submittals, pay apps, and client billing workflows
  • Strong Excel skills with ability to manage schedules of values, reporting, and cost tracking
  • Clear leadership, client-facing communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Extras
  • Familiarity with BMS/EPMS controls systems or low-voltage electrical work
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or P6 scheduling
  • Knowledge of Ethernet/IP or Modbus protocols
  • Data-center project experience a plus
Career Path

New hires begin with a structured shadowing period (approx. 6 months) before leading their own projects. This ensures consistency, knowledge transfer, and alignment with JSET's standards before taking full ownership of a project portfolio.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary with bonus tied to project results
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities in a growing field

How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and a cover letter that highlights your relevant construction experience and past project management responsibilities. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Ready to lead projects that keep the world's data running? Apply today - every application receives careful review.

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