Low Voltage & Controls Project Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Careers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid for you and your

Health Savings Account (HSA) employer"

401k with Employer match

Life Insurance

Supplemental benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company Vehicle, mobile phone, and a#

Job summary

Big-D Careers is seeking a Low Voltage & Controls Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and turnover of low-voltage, controls, and intelligent building systems on mission-critical data center projects. Role can be Reno-based or travel-driven, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, procurement, commissioning, and vendor coordination.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in low-voltage/controls, a related bachelor's degree, and strong ability to read electrical drawings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Engineering, IT or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in low-voltage, controls, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience on hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center projects preferred.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, control schematics, network diagrams, and sequences.

Responsibilities

• Lead all low-voltage and controls scopes from preconstruction through final turnover.
• Develop project execution plans, procurement strategies, and commissioning roadmaps.
• Manage budgets, schedules, forecasting, and risk for assigned systems.
• Track 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 readiness.
• Participate in design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Review drawings, specifications, control sequences, and submittals.
• Coordinate installation with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and commissioning teams.
• Verify system compatibility and integration across vendors and platforms.

Skills

Project management

Reading diagrams

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or IT

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

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Reno, NV
Reno, NV, USA

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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.?

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

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