Data Center Automation Construction Lead

Vantage Data Centers; Albany (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers seeks an Automation Construction Manager to lead planning, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of automation and controls across data center projects. You will coordinate with mechanical, electrical, commissioning teams and drive readiness for IST and commissioning activities.

The role requires strong project management, contractor oversight, budgeting and risk mitigation skills, with a focus on reliable, scalable facility automation systems in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years of automation/controls/construction experience preferred.
• Experience with BAS/BMS and SCADA platforms required.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and execution for automation construction activities.
• Lead installation and integration of BMS/BAS, EPMS, SCADA platforms and PLC controls.
• Coordinate automation requirements through design, procurement, construction, startup and turnover.
• Oversee testing of HVAC controls, VFDs, valve controls, environmental monitoring, and alarms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Commissioning and Construction teams for reliability.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk mitigation

Contractor management

Industrial automation

HVAC controls

SCADA platforms

BMS/BAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Vantage Data Centers seeks an Automation Construction Manager to lead planning, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of automation and controls across data center projects. You will coordinate with mechanical, electrical, commissioning teams and drive readiness for IST and commissioning activities.

The role requires strong project management, contractor oversight, budgeting and risk mitigation skills, with a focus on reliable, scalable facility automation systems in