Data Center Controls Project Manager

JSET Automated Technologies LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

JSET Automated Technologies in Sterling, VA is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the Columbus region. This field-based leadership role manages field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project execution from startup to turnover.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in electrical/industrial/mission-critical construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience in electrical, controls, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
• Experience managing field labor, subcontractors, and active construction projects.
• Proven ability to manage 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 using Procore or similar construction management software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel regionally.

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

Project management

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

JSET Automated Technologies in Sterling, VA is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the Columbus region. This field-based leadership role manages field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project execution from startup to turnover.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in electrical/industrial/mission-critical construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to travel regionally.