Manager, BMS Controls Engineering

edged.ai Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Edged Data Centers is seeking a BMS / Controls Program Manager to design, implement and maintain data center control systems North America. You will work with Network/IT, engineering design, construction and facilities to develop efficient, compliant infrastructure across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in instrumentation and controls, with strong experience in BMS, EPMS and SCADA. Occasional travel and on-call support are expected as part of maintaining mission-critical

Qualifications

• Experience with Industrial Automation and Building Management Control Systems (i.e. PLC/DDC).
• 7+ years of Instrumentation and Controls programming/installation, MEP coordination, commissioning of data centers or large critical buildings.
• 3+ years programming/designing HVAC control systems & Electrical Power Monitoring.
• Expert in Modbus, BACnet and related protocols.
• Knowledge of EPMS/SCADA systems and data collection processes.
• Familiarity with central chiller plants, CRAH units and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BMS contractors and control installation across multiple sites throughout all project phases.
• Set a vision for BMS/EPMS programs; ensure standardization, reliability and alignment with product goals.
• Develop a BMS Playbook for PLC setup and operation including BMS, PMS and EPMS components.
• Coordinate fieldwork, contractor scheduling and supervision to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Perform BMS inspections and validate project health with internal/external teams from early MEP stages.
• Support incident management for BMS-related breakdowns and outages.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of logic-driven schedules for commissioning and packaged equipment BMS activities.
• Lead documentation, test plans, emergency procedures and change management records.

Skills

Industrial Automation

BMS/EPMS

SCADA

HVAC Controls

Modbus BACnet

Data center ops

Project management

On-call support

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Niagara Connect

Distech Controls

Power Quality Metering

DDC/PLC/DCS

Job description

About Edged Data Centers

Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.

About Edged Data Centers

Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.

Opportunity

The BMS / Controls Program Manager will be a vital member of the North American division of Edged Data Centers. We are looking for someone who has experience and the ability to design, develop, commission and maintain Data Center critical infrastructure control systems. This role involves ensuring that all systems such as the building management system (BMS) and electrical power monitoring system (EPMS) and any system used to operate HVAC systems, power distribution, and cooling systems operate efficiently, reliably and in compliance with industry standards and regulations. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams such as Network/IT, engineering design, construction, and facility maintenance to develop new processes and ensure efficient operation of data center facilities.

The BMS / Controls Program Manager needs to be an agile, team-focused individual, with proven professionalism, who is comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. Edged strives to maintain smooth operations and achieves this by empowering our people, by providing autonomy and flexibility in the way we work, by developing a habit of constant, open communication, and by creating a culture of excellence, appreciation, trust, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

Include But Are Not Limited To

• Manage, onboard and lead the BMS contractors, Control system integrators and control installation contractors throughout all phases of the project.
• Establish a vision and goal for the BMS systems and controls program across all sites. Ensure consistency, standardization, reliability and functionality meets product goals.
• Develop a BMS Playbook. The playbook will provide guidance for Build out of programs, PLC set up and operation of BMS type systems to include BMS, PMS and EPMS along with any HVAC controls.
• We have a variety of control systems across various sites so broad experience programming and configuration commissioning will be highly advantageous. Systems include and not limited to Tridium Niagara Front-End Software, Niagara Connect Centralization tools, Distech Controls Hardware, Power Quality Metering, Communication protocol. Proven experience with data collection and conversion software will be highly regarded, as will exposure to DDC, PLC, DCS debugging and programming.
• Perform BMS inspections (wiring, installation, and commissioning) and validate the status/progress of the projects including supporting the project teams, both internal and external, starting from the early stages of MEP construction by working with project level Construction Managers (both internal and external) to check the health of the project (including schedule).
• Support incident management on breakdowns associated with BMS systems and or controls.
• Work with project level Construction Managers, QA/QC Site leads and General Contractor's to ensure creation, accuracy and maintenance of logic driven schedule for construction, commissioning, and packaged equipment BMS activities.
• Coordinate equipment factory installed controls audits and BMS commissioning to ensure specification/requirement are being adhered and manage correction of all identified deficiencies.
• Rounded and extensive experience monitoring, operating and Configuring controls systems, an ability to understand and implement controls strategies and architecture, specifically for large scale Distributed Data Center.
• Ensure EPMS & SCADA systems are operating as designed to protect the data center, capture power usage, calculate available capacity, and provide meaningful, timely alarms, notifications, and reports to end users.
• Configuration of EPMS system applications in support of new data center deployments, new data requirements, and data center retrofits.
• Prepare and maintain EPMS & BMS systems support documentation, test plans, Emergency Operating Procedures and change management records.
• Implement corporate Standard Operating policies, and Specific Methods of Procedure Documentation and site Operations Implementation, to maximize the performance of systems, applications, and networks.
• Work with the CMMS Manager to develop preventative maintenance activities, and controls to manage the BMS hardware and systems.
• Coordinate field work as required including any necessary contractor scheduling & supervision.
• Manage alarming for Maintenance Procedures.
• Work closely with co-workers, maintenance personnel, project managers, building managers, engineers, and contractors on site‑specific projects.
• Participate in on‑call duty; to include providing off‑hour emergency support as needed.
• Lead maintenance and modification of controls on equipment to facilitate more efficient operation.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other Edged Data Center facilities may be required.

Skills & Requirements

• Education / Experience: BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Experience with Industrial Automation and Building Management Control Systems (i.e. PLC/DDC).
• 7+ years of experience with a combination of Instrumentation and Controls programming/installation, general contractor MEP coordination/project management, commissioning (both mechanical and electrical) of data centers, or other large scale mission critical buildings.
• 3+ years of experience with programming/designing of HVAC control systems & Electrical Power Monitoring.
• Expert in common controls communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, etc.)
• Working knowledge of and experience with BMS and EPMS and SCADA systems
• Familiarity with central chiller plant systems, Computer Room Air Handling (CRAH) Units and facility operations.
• Familiarity with power distribution systems in a data center environment or similar critical systems environment.

EEO Statement

Edged is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for all. We assess candidate qualifications and make recruiting decisions based on the experience, capabilities and skills you share with us in your application and applicable materials. Hiring and employment decisions within Edged are not based on religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.