Data Center Controls Construction PM — Field Leader

Jset; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Vehicle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Exposure to Large-Scale Data Center et

Exposure to Large-Scale Data Center et

Job summary

JSET Automated Technologies in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects in the Columbus region. This is a field-based role requiring hands-on leadership on active construction sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction project management experience in electrical/industrial environments, strong leadership and communication skills, and a willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience in electrical, controls, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or similar construction environments
• Experience managing direct field labor, subcontractors, and active construction projects
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, procurement, and customer relationships
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and cost tracking
• Experience utilizing Procore or similar construction management software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the region

Responsibilities

• Lead controls and data center construction projects from startup through turnover
• Direct and manage field technicians, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors
• Establish daily and weekly priorities for field teams
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project performance
• Coordinate manpower planning, material procurement, and resource allocation
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and project documentation
• Track project risks, resolve field issues, and drive timely decision‑making
• Conduct regular jobsite walks and actively manage project execution in the field
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Utilize Procore and other project management tools to maintain project visibility and documentation

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team management

Budgeting

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

JSET Automated Technologies in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects in the Columbus region. This is a field-based role requiring hands-on leadership on active construction sites.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction project management experience in electrical/industrial environments, strong leadership and communication skills, and a willingness to travel within the region.