Senior Controls Design Manager - Data Center Automation

TURNER & TOWNSEND PRIVATE LIMITED; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Controls Design Manager to lead control systems design for data center projects in the Houston area, focusing on BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and integration with automation strategies.

You will coordinate with project managers, clients, and engineering teams, manage external consultants, and ensure documentation, testing, and commissioning meet reliability standards while driving innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in controls design, building automation, industrial automation, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), SCADA, PLCs, and networked control systems.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center, mission-critical, or industrial facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Supports project leadership and coordinates with Owner/Client, consultants, and vendors.
• Leads controls design, integration, and automation strategy across design and construction.
• Maintains Basis of Design, controls sequences, and documentation for projects.
• Manages external controls consultants, commissioning providers, and systems integrators to meet schedule and budget.

Skills

Controls design

BMS/EPMS/SCADA

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Networked control systems

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Controls Design Manager to lead control systems design for data center projects in the Houston area, focusing on BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and integration with automation strategies.

You will coordinate with project managers, clients, and engineering teams, manage external consultants, and ensure documentation, testing, and commissioning meet reliability standards while driving innovation.