Project Manager - Industrial Controls (BMS/EPMS)Location: Sterling, VA | Regional travel as needed
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 PathNew 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
Ready to lead projects that keep the world's data running? Apply today - every application receives careful review.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not available at this time.
