Controls Project Manager

Insight Global; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Controls Project Manager to support a hyperscale data center. Based at our Atlanta, GA headquarters, you will work with engineering consultants to lead BMS/BAS and EPMS controls delivery from design through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction/controls, hyperscale data center exposure, and a strong focus on commissioning, safety, and clear communication in active construction environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing construction, controls, or automation projects.
• Hyperscale data center / mission-critical facility experience.
• Experience with BMS/BAS, EPMS, controls and commissioning.
• Able to read control, electrical and mechanical drawings and sequences.
• Hands-on troubleshooting with field devices, panels, networks, instrumentation.
• Experience documenting test results, punch lists, and commissioning records.
• Strong safety mindset and clear field communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of BMS/BAS and EPMS controls delivery across design, submittals, procurement coordination, software development, installation support, commissioning readiness, issue resolution, reporting, and closeout.
• Coordinate software development, installation support, and commissioning readiness.
• Oversee issue resolution, reporting, and project closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Data center experience

BMS/BAS/EPMS

Reading drawings

Field devices & networks

Commissioning documentation

Safety mindset / communication

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLCs

BACnet/IP

Modbus TCP

Procore

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Commissioning tools

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking Controls Project Manager to support on a hyperscale data center. This role will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA in order to work directly with our engineering consulting team. These roles will manage execution of BMS / BAS and EPMS controls delivery across design, submittals, procurement coordination, software development, installation support, commissioning readiness, issue resolution, reporting, and closeout.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years managing construction, controls, or automation projects
• Hyperscale data center, mission-critical facility, commissioning, controls, electrical, mechanical, or industrial automation experience.
• Experience supporting BMS / BAS, EPMS, controls, automation, electrical, mechanical, commissioning, startup, or mission-critical field execution.
• Ability to read and interpret control drawings, electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, points lists, wiring diagrams, network diagrams, and sequences of operation.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with field devices, control panels, communication networks, instrumentation, alarms, graphics, and equipment interfaces.
• Experience documenting test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, punch lists, redlines, and commissioning records.
• Strong safety mindset, field communication skills, documentation discipline, and ability to work in an active construction environment.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Hyperscale data center, mission-critical facility, commissioning, controls, electrical, mechanical, or industrial automation experience.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA, Allen-Bradley PLCs, BMS / BAS, EPMS, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, field instrumentation, and networked control devices.
• Experience supporting L3–L5 commissioning, integrated systems testing, failure-mode testing, alarm validation, and owner / CxA witness testing.
• Familiarity with Procore, SharePoint, Bluebeam, commissioning management tools, test scripts, punch list systems, or field documentation platforms.
• OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, electrical safety, commissioning, controls, or instrumentation-related certifications are preferred but not required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a field-focused controls commissioning engineer who can execute testing safely, troubleshoot quickly, document accurately, and communicate clearly with project stakeholders. This person must be comfortable working in a high-activity data center construction environment where commissioning readiness, issue closure, and documentation accuracy directly impact final acceptance and turnover.