Senior Automation Program Manager – Critical Infrastructure

SmartTech Contracting LLC; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPOs and HDHP with HSA)

Dental and vision plans

401k with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement and licensing

Parental leave

Job summary

Smart Tech Contracting is seeking a Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure to lead large multi‑site automation programs for hyperscale data centers. You will direct cross‑functional teams (BAS, PLC/SCADA, HVAC, electrical, IT/OT) from design through turnover, owning program P&L, risk, and executive reporting.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in mission‑critical automation, 4+ years as lead PM on ≥50MW builds, and a engineering degree with PMP/CCP/NICET IV preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years delivering mission critical automation or controls projects
• ≥4 years as lead or senior project manager on ≥50MW data center builds or comparable megaprojects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑site automation programs from design through turnover
• Manage budgets, cash flow, contingency, and earned-value tracking
• Chair weekly meetings with owners, GC, trade partners, and commissioning authority
• Leverage BIM360/Procore and AI analytics to improve schedules and drive standard practices
• Ensure safety, quality, and reliability targets across programs

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

PMP / CCP / NICET IV certifications (preferred)

Tools

PrimaveraP6

MS Project

Procore

BIM360

Job description

Smart Tech Contracting is seeking a Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure to lead large multi‑site automation programs for hyperscale data centers. You will direct cross‑functional teams (BAS, PLC/SCADA, HVAC, electrical, IT/OT) from design through turnover, owning program P&L, risk, and executive reporting.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in mission‑critical automation, 4+ years as lead PM on ≥50MW builds, and a engineering degree with PMP/CCP/NICET IV preferred.