Controls Project Manager - Data Center Retrofits
$150,000–$250,000 year
On-siteAshburn, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead mission-critical data center retrofit and modernization projects, overseeing internal and subcontractor teams for BMS, EPMS, BAS, mechanical, electrical, and structural upgrades. Develop comprehensive project plans covering sizing, costs, scheduling, and implementation while conducting site surveys to ensure feasibility and compliance. Coordinate client submittals, site logistics, MOPs, SOPs, daily logs, schedules, change orders, and RFIs, maintaining positive relationships with clients, A/E firms, and vendors. Manage financial aspects including progress billing, equipment rentals, and change orders to protect company interests. Supervise team members, drive uniform company standards, and evaluate lessons learned to enhance future project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects
- Solid understanding of MEP, Structural, architectural trades and construction methods and how this impacts the Data Center Design Process of Building Control Systems
- Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects with Budgets between $2MM to $10MM
- 3-8 years + of Mission Critical Data Center Turnkey Construction Projects
- Extensive design of BMS / BCS / EPMS ( Building Monitoring Systems / Building Control Systems / Electrical Power Monitoring Systems) - SCADA, Cimplicity, ALC , Niagara, Tridium, Carel, Metasys, etc.
- Familiarity with construction management software and tools
- Thorough understanding of construction methods and safety practices
- Ability to read / interpret blueprints, technical drawings and one-line diagrams
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations
- Client Facing /Client relationship / Client Management skills
- Business Development experience; previous experience creating and responding to RFPs and RFIs
- BA / BS / Associates Degree / Relevant Certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering)
- Solid Project management construction experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-Scheduling Professional (SP)
- Previous experience with AIA billings and forms
- Effective communicator via email, phone, and in-person
- Ability to work independently; self-starter, self-motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver, and effective with time management
- Ability to request support and modify deadlines when necessary; meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
- Strong administrative skills
- Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Teams, Oracle Primavera P6, Salesforce, etc.
Desired Qualifications
- Military experience or veterans with electrical/mechanical experience (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator techs, maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)
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