Controls Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading General Contractor in the data center sector is seeking a skilled Controls Project Manager to oversee automation-focused construction projects for hyperscale data centers. This role requires significant experience managing large-scale mission-critical controls projects, along with a strong understanding of building automation systems. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in large-scale automation project management.
• Experience managing $2MM-$200MM data center projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation programs across multiple data centers.
• Manage construction execution from design to commissioning.
• Develop build sequences and integration strategies.

Skills

Mission-critical project management

Building Automation Systems (BMS / BAS)

Communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM360

Bluebeam

Job description

Controls Automation PM – Data Center – Chesterton, IN

This opportunity is with an established General Contractor that specializes in converting existing Buildings and Structures into complex buildings / industrial complexes and is looking to expand its foothold even further into the Critical Facilities Market. Our client is taking their expertise and focus and applying it towards brownfield data center projects – which is the process for converting an existing building to a data center for the Hyperscale, Colo or Enterprise Marketplace. This company will provide a complete life cycle of solutions that will be custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s mission-critical facility. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead and act as the point of contact on controls / automation-focused construction projects for hyperscale, colo and enterprise data centers. The ideal candidate will have experience integrating BMS / BAS / EPMS with HVAC / Mechanical / Electrical retrofits, overseeing automation and controls project teams, and interfacing with electrical and mechanical trades from design / build through commissioning and integration. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, P&L, and execution of complex construction projects in live mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site, hyperscale data center automation programs ranging from 20 MW to 200+ MW
• Oversee all phases of construction execution, from design-assist through integrated systems testing (IST) and owner turnover
• Manage field teams and subcontractors on BMS, EPMS, PLC / SCADA, and automation scopes
• Manage BAS / Controls with electrical power monitoring (EPMS), distributed control systems (DCS), fire-life-safety, and DCIM platforms
• Coordinate site logistics, factory witness testing, procurement, installation, systems / equipment integration, commissioning / IST and startup activities
• Develop detailed build sequences, integrate prefabrication and modular deployment strategies to meet speed-to-market goals
• Drive program financials including P&L ownership, value tracking, forecasts, change orders, contingency planning, etc.
• Chair weekly meetings with owners, general contractors, trades, and commissioning agents to align milestones and resolve issues
• Respond to RFPs / RFIs / RFQs and manage any change orders and negotiate adjustments
• Maintain safety, quality, and reliability across all scopes; ensure compliance with project procedures and regulatory requirements
• Develop and submit MOPs, SOPs, EOPs, and project documentation
• Utilize Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, BIM360, and cost management platforms for reporting and tracking
• Contribute to innovation by integrating AI tools, BIM, and data analytics for continuous process improvement
• Mentor assistant PMs and project engineers; lead standardization efforts across the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering large-scale mission-critical controls or automation project management
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent military/industry experience
• Experience with projects with 25-75 MW datacenter builds a plus
• Proven track record managing $2MM–$200MM+ data center construction projects from design through commissioning (level 4 / level 5 )
• Deep knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BMS / BAS), EPMS, and industrial controls platforms like: Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Ignition, Niagara, etc.
• Familiarity with integrated systems testing (IST), NFPA 70E, Uptime Institute Tier III/IV standards, and owner design guides
• Experience managing projects in live mission-critical environments, including retrofits and system integrations
• MOP and SOP development, and turnover documentation (GxP or mission-critical equivalent)
• Strong understanding of MEP, SCADA, DCIM, and control system sequencing and functionality
• Experience with protocols including (BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, Fieldbus, Profibus)
• PMP certification or other relevant credentials a plus
• Solid client-facing and communication skills; ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organized with strong administrative and documentation capabilities
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Primavera P6, Procore, BIM 360, Bluebeam, and project scheduling tools
• Willingness to travel up to 20-50% to project sites as needed
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes – EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees; Army – Power Generation; Air Force – Power Production; Generator Techs; Maritime; Coast Guard; etc.)

Submittal Instructions

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to [e-mail].

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/.

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan.

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