Project Control Manager

Amicus Talent Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Talent Group is seeking an Electrical Controls Project Manager to join a leading General Contractor delivering a ground-up data center in Michigan City, Indiana. This site-based role focuses on the electrical controls scope across a large, fast-paced mission-critical project.

The ideal candidate has a strong GC background, hands-on experience with electrical controls systems, and familiarity with BMS, EPMS, PLC and SCADA.

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical controls on large-scale construction projects.
• Background with General Contractors required.
• Knowledge of BMS, EPMS, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Ability to coordinate diverse trades and vendors on site.
• Data center or mission-critical project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical controls packages from preconstruction through installation, commissioning and closeout.
• Coordinate controls integration with electrical, mechanical and other MEP systems.
• Oversee installation and integration of BMS, EPMS, PLC and SCADA control systems.
• Lead controls contractors, subcontractors and vendors on site.
• Review drawings, submittals, RFIs and change orders.
• Coordinate with electrical teams on switchgear, generators, UPS and power distribution.
• Support testing, functional performance and system turnover with commissioning.
• Manage schedules, budgets, procurement and reporting for the controls scope.
• Identify and resolve design, installation and integration issues.
• Ensure safety, schedule adherence and quality compliance.

Skills

Project management

Electrical construction

Controls systems

BMS

EPMS

PLC

SCADA

Subcontractor management

MEP coordination

Job description

Electrical Controls Project Manager – Data Center Construction

Location: Michigan City, Indiana

Sector: Mission Critical / Data Centers

Position: Project Manager – Electrical Controls

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Project Manager to join a leading General Contractor delivering a major ground-up data center development in Michigan City, Indiana.

This is a site-based position responsible for managing the electrical controls scope across a large-scale, fast-paced mission critical project.

The successful candidate will have a strong General Contractor background, hands-on knowledge of electrical controls systems, and experience delivering complex construction projects. Previous data center or mission critical experience is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electrical controls packages from preconstruction through installation, commissioning and closeout
• Coordinate controls integration with electrical, mechanical and other MEP systems
• Oversee installation and integration of BMS, EPMS, PLC and SCADA-related control systems
• Manage controls contractors, subcontractors and vendors on site
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs and change orders
• Coordinate with electrical teams on switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution and associated controls
• Work closely with commissioning teams to support testing, functional performance and system turnover
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement and reporting for the controls scope
• Identify potential design, installation and integration issues and drive them through to resolution
• Ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule and in accordance with project specifications and quality requirements

What We're Looking For

• Proven Project Management experience with a General Contractor
• Strong background in electrical construction and controls
• Experience managing controls packages on large, technically complex construction projects
• Knowledge of BMS, EPMS, PLC, SCADA and electrical control systems
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and their integration within mission critical facilities
• Data center or other mission critical construction experience preferred
• Strong subcontractor, schedule and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, site-based construction environment

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major General Contractor delivering one of the most technically complex sectors in construction, with a strong pipeline of mission critical work.