Critical Facilities Project Manager

Insight Global; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Manager on our Critical Facilities team to lead complex building automation and energy management projects in Texas. You will drive technical design, scheduling, budgeting, and client collaboration.

The role involves hands-on DDC/SCADA and PLC programming, subcontractor coordination, and continuous improvement across projects from design to closeout. Strong communication and engineering background preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred, but all disciplines welcome).
• Experience handling large budgets.
• Familiarity with electronics and basic electrical circuits.
• Exposure to programming concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management tasks (job plans, labor planning/scheduling, fiscal analysis, etc.).
• Select and Manage sub-contractors and suppliers as needed.
• Manage and schedule time to complete assignments on time and within budget.
• Analyze system performance at both the building and campus level, ensuring documentation is thorough and accurate.
• Evaluate and optimize building control and mechanical system performance across multiple layers.
• Develop custom programming solutions to enhance building efficiency and operational performance.
• Design intuitive user interfaces (DDC or SCADA) for seamless system interaction.
• Collaborate directly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Program complex DDC (Direct Digital Controls) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems tailored to project and mechanical requirements.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Subcontractor management

System performance analysis

Client collaboration

Electrical concepts understanding

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

DDC/SCADA programming

PLC programming

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Manager on our Critical Facilities team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering and leading complex, high-impact projects. You’ll be at the forefront of designing and engineering cutting-edge building automation and energy management systems, ensuring alignment with local energy codes, sustainability goals, and project specifications.

This role offers a dynamic mix of technical challenges, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Provide project management tasks (job plans, labor planning/scheduling, fiscal analysis, etc.)
• Select and Manage sub-contractors and suppliers as needed
• Manage and schedule time to complete assignments on time and within budget
• Analyze system performance at both the building and campus level, ensuring documentation is thorough and accurate.
• Evaluate and optimize building control and mechanical system performance across multiple layers.
• Develop custom programming solutions to enhance building efficiency and operational performance.
• Design intuitive user interfaces (DDC or SCADA) for seamless system interaction.
• Collaborate directly with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal project teams.
• Program complex DDC (Direct Digital Controls) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems tailored to project and mechanical requirements.
• Gain hands-on experience with project financial tracking, including monthly audits and post-project reviews.
• Contribute to company-wide standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Skills and Requirements

The ideal candidate will bring a mix of education and hands‑on experience, including:

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred, but all disciplines welcome)
• Experience handling large budgets
• Familiarity with electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Exposure to programming concepts
• Experience working with mechanical systems
• Understanding of DDC theory and applications