Mission Critical Project Manager

Faith Technologies, Inc.; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mission Critical Project Manager to lead EPMS and Building/Industrial Controls projects in data centers and other critical facilities.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, coordinating with engineering, field services, and commissioning teams while maintaining client satisfaction and safety compliance. The role requires strong communication, risk management, and a track record of delivering projects above $10M with full P&L responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related technical field.
• PMP Certification or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in EPMS, BMS, SCADA, or controls systems.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Work schedule: 7 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri; may extend hours/days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of EPMS and controls projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate internal and external resources across engineering, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
• Own the project lifecycle including kickoff, planning, design reviews, procurement, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress against scope, milestones, and financial targets.
• Identify and document change orders; manage scope deviations with stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and reports to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Maintain effective communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment of engineering deliverables with project requirements.
• Support commissioning and testing activities in collaboration with CSI and QA/QC teams.
• Participate in site walks, design reviews, and factory/systems acceptance testing as needed.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-project reviews and lessons learned.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and financial reports.
• Provide timely reporting to internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing projects exceeding $10M in value with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, control systems integration, and commissioning processes.
• Proficient with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and documentation platforms.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

EPMS/Control systems knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Schedule & budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related technical field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And ─ as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America” ─ is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Mission Critical Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) and Building/Industrial Controls projects in complex, mission-critical environments such as data centers. This role ensures successful project execution from scope definition and planning through commissioning and closeout, while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. The PM collaborates with engineering, field services, and commissioning teams to drive technical performance while managing risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related technical field.
• PMP Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of project management experience in EPMS, BMS, SCADA, or controls systems, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Travel: Up to 50%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday . However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of EPMS and controls projects from initiation through closeout.
• Coordinate internal and external resources across engineering, construction, commissioning, and client teams.
• Own the project lifecycle including kickoff, planning, design reviews, procurement, commissioning, and final turnover.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress against scope, milestones, and financial targets.
• Identify and document change orders; manage scope deviations in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and reports to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Maintain effective communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment of engineering deliverables with project requirements.
• Support commissioning and testing activities in collaboration with CSI and QA/QC teams.
• Participate in site walks, design reviews, and factory/systems acceptance testing as needed.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through post-project reviews and lessons learned.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation including submittals, RFIs, meeting minutes, and financial reports.
• Provide timely reporting to internal leadership and client stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing projects exceeding $10M in value with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, control systems integration, and commissioning processes.
• Proficient with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent) and documentation platforms.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you’re energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what’s possible for your future. Once you’re a team member, you’re supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You’re officially in the driver’s seat of your career, and FTI’s career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a “merit to the core” organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.

Faith Technologies Incorporated™ (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy experts. We create success for our partners and team members through innovation and expertise, rethinking how energy is designed, applied and consumed and providing solutions that go beyond the ideas of today. Our organization is intentionally structured to create comprehensive efficiencies, deep expertise and continuous innovation, bringing together the strengths of our brands under the unified market presence of FTI.

For more information, visit faithtechinc.com.

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