Datacenter Project Manager

Radiant Systems Inc; Westmont (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiant Systems Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Westmont, IL to lead BAS/EPMS data center projects with a hybrid schedule. You will coordinate installation, track milestones, and manage customer-facing communications.

The role requires at least 3 years as a lead PM in data centers or critical systems, with strong MS Office, AutoCAD, and Visio skills. Occasional travel to Chicago area customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as lead Project Manager in a Data Center or critical systems environment.
• Experience coordinating installation and integration of BAS and EPMS Projects.
• Contract position with hourly time-tracking requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to plan, direct, and coordinate BAS/EPMS projects with the team.
• Control project scope, cost, schedule, and communication for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead turnover meetings between Sales, Design, Software, and Construction teams.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Serial and IP protocols

HVAC operations

Hydronic systems

EPMS operation

Low voltage electronics

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Visio

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Max Pay Rate: $83.00/hr on W2 with no benefits

Position Summary

Schedule: Minimum Required Working Hours: ~8am to 5pm Monday through Friday

Location: Westmont, IL Office, with travel to Chicago area customer sites. Hybrid, mix of time at office, at jobsite as needed, and work from home.

Minimum 3 years’ experience as lead Project Manager in a Data Center or critical systems environment.

This position reports to the Systems Operations Manager or Program Manager for scheduling and project accountability. This person must represent the company both internally and externally in a manner consistent with the values and culture of the organization.

Overview

This is a professional position responsible for the following:

• Provides leadership - Plans, directs, and coordinates installation and integration activities related to Building Automation System (BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) Data Center projects with the team, to ensure that all project goals are accomplished. Meeting and exceeding the commitment to the customer.
• Controls all elements of the project for the client and the installation team through effective and consistent communication. Training on use of Schneider Electric’s project control software application will be provided.
• Leads “Sales to Operations Turnover” meeting with the assigned Design Engineer, Account Executive, Software Engineer and Construction Manager to gain understanding of project scope and timeline. Project Manager will determine if project as presented is acceptable and ready to proceed.
• Prepares and monitors project cost forecast indicating estimated cost schedule and expected labor requirements for completion of assigned project/ projects. Forecasts will be reviewed monthly with the Operations Manager.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project team to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
• Conducts regular project team meetings to action items and project schedule.
• Develops MS Project (or equivalent) schedule, identifying project milestones and critical path to be provided to all members of the project team. This schedule is to be maintained as project progresses.
• Coordinates, prepares, and responds to requests for change orders related to project scope.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting, communication, and documentation.
• Releases material orders on a timely basis for materials required for project as indicated by Project Design Engineer.
• Reviews engineering submittal prior to delivery to appropriate party. Returns submittal to Project Design Engineering following approval. Provides the latest updated drawings to the installation teams.
• Visits job site regularly as needed to coordinate installation of projects. Attends regularly scheduled project meetings as required to ensure timely completion of work and proper project coordination.
• Monitors and coordinates milestone approvals with customer and prepares necessary documentation of approvals. Internal
• Maintains current project schedule and provides updates to project team as part of regularly scheduled project meetings.
• Prepares regular project AIA billing in timely manner as required by project specifications.
• Coordinates turn over of completed project to customer including training, as-built / O&M documentation, and warranty letter.
• Coordinates turn over of completed project to Service Department including as-built and project close out documentation (with punch list if applicable) and letter of beneficial use (copy).
• Facilitates a final lesson’s learned review with the project team to accent the positives and point out the constructive areas for improvement.
• Other related duties as assigned in writing by the Operations Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Requires general knowledge of AutoCAD and Visio.
• Some electrical engineering/mechanical engineering training / experience is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of low voltage electronics.
• Requires knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) operation and control.
• Requires thorough knowledge of HVAC system operation and control
• Requires thorough knowledge of hydronic system operation and control
• Must have a good understanding of serial and IP communication protocols
• Excellent time management and time tracking is required. Managing multiple tasks will be a key aspect of this position.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Must be able to work with limited supervision and direction.
• Must work well in a team environment and be willing to assume unassigned responsibilities.

Other Requirements & Clarifications:

• No travel outside of the Chicagoland area is expected.
• Daily use of personal vehicle is required, with reimbursement of business miles per federal rate, tolls, and parking expenses.
• This is a contract position but requires hourly project time tracking be documented and submitted weekly on a “time sheet”. This is a requirement to correctly track the professional labor cost to the project.