Low Voltage & Controls Project Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Signature; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums for you and family

Health Savings Account

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company vehicle, mobile phone, and PC

Job summary

Big-D Mission Critical is seeking a Low Voltage & Controls Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, execution, integration, and turnover of low-voltage, controls, and intelligent building systems on mission-critical data center construction projects.

The role can be based in Reno, NV or travel, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, procurement, commissioning, and vendor management, ensuring on-time delivery and system readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing low-voltage, controls, technology, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of commissioning and integrated systems testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all low-voltage and controls scopes from preconstruction through final turnover.
• Develop project execution plans, procurement strategies, and commissioning roadmaps.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and risk mitigation for assigned systems.
• Track and report progress, manpower, procurement status, and installation milestones.
• Coordinate activities between field operations, commissioning, design, and client teams.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, system integration, or operational readiness.

Skills

5+ years exp

Commissioning

Reading schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/IT/Electrical or related field

Tools

Construction management software

Project controls

Job description

Big-D Mission Critical is looking for a Low Voltage & Controls Project Manager. The Low Voltage & Controls Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning, coordination, execution, integration, and turnover of all low-voltage, controls, and intelligent building systems on mission-critical data center construction projects.

This position can be based in Reno, NV or in a traveling position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all low-voltage and controls scopes from preconstruction through final turnover.
• Develop project execution plans, procurement strategies, and commissioning roadmaps.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and risk mitigation for assigned systems.
• Track and report progress, manpower, procurement status, and installation milestones.
• Coordinate activities between field operations, commissioning, design, and client teams.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, system integration, or operational readiness.

Low Voltage Systems Management

Oversee installation, testing, and turnover of:

• Structured cabling systems
• Fiber optic backbone infrastructure
• MDF and IDF rooms
• Network infrastructure
• Wireless systems
• Distributed antenna systems (DAS)
• Security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection)
• Audio visual systems
• Telecommunications systems
• Data center monitoring systems
• Fire alarm interfaces
• Intelligent building technologies turnover.

Controls Systems Management

Manage deployment and integration of:

• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• SCADA systems
• PLC-based control systems
• Environmental monitoring systems
• Mechanical controls
• Generator controls
• Fuel system controls
• Cooling plant controls
• Integrated automation systems

Design & Coordination

• Participate in design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Review drawings, specifications, control sequences, and submittals.
• Coordinate installation requirements with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and commissioning teams.
• Verify system compatibility and integration across multiple vendors and platforms.
• Lead coordination meetings focused on controls and technology systems.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage low-voltage and controls subcontractors.
• Coordinate equipment vendors, manufacturers, and specialized integrators.
• Review and approve submittals and shop drawings.
• Track long-lead procurement items and critical equipment deliveries.
• Manage vendor startup and testing schedules.

Commissioning & Turnover

• Partner with Commissioning Managers and CX teams to support project turnover.
• Ensure completion of pre-functional and functional testing activities.
• Coordinate Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Manage deficiency tracking and issue resolution.
• Ensure all documentation, testing records, and as-builts are complete.
• Support owner training and operational readiness activities.

Quality Assurance

• Develop quality control processes for low-voltage and controls installations.
• Conduct field inspections and system readiness reviews.
• Verify compliance with project specifications and owner standards.
• Review testing documentation and certification reports.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing low-voltage, controls, technology, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of commissioning and integrated systems testing.

Ability to read and interpret:

• One-line diagrams
• Control schematics
• Network diagrams
• Sequence of operations
• Construction drawings
• Experience with construction management software and project controls.

Benefits:

• Big-D pays for 100% of your medical premiums for you and your family
• Employer contribution into Health Savings Account (HSA) each month
• 401k with Employer match
• Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Company Vehicle, mobile phone, and computer