Systems & Controls Manager - Data Centers

SR2; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid leave and disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement and career dev

Job summary

SR2 is seeking an experienced Systems & Controls Manager to lead controls project delivery across multiple US data center sites. You will manage field controls teams, oversee BAS, EPMS and critical cooling installations, and drive successful outcomes for major technology customers.

The role requires 10+ years in the industry with 5+ years in leadership, plus 3+ years in data center controls. A PMP/CAPM and a bachelor’s degree in engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the industry with leadership/operational management experience.
• At least 3 years' experience with data center controls, BAS and EPMS, especially critical cooling.
• Experience managing field operations and controls installations across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of chillers, CRAH units and mission-critical cooling systems.
• Familiarity with platform families such as Carel, Distech, Delta Controls, Siemens or ALC.
• Strong project delivery, budgeting, scheduling and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and OSHA safety requirements.
• Experience delivering large-scale or hyperscale data center projects.
• PMP or CAPM qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or electronic engineering, operations or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support teams of field controls technicians across multiple projects and sites.
• Oversee delivery of data center BAS, EPMS and critical cooling controls projects.
• Manage project planning, resources, budgets, schedules, quality and risk.
• Support project scoping, bids and operational delivery strategies.
• Mentor technicians and resolve technical challenges to improve field performance.
• Manage customer relationships, escalations and project reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and leadership teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Customer relations

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical/electronic engineering

Tools

Carel

Distech

Delta Controls

Siemens

Automated Logic (ALC)

Job description

Are you an experienced Controls Manager with a background in mission-critical cooling, Building Automation Systems (BAS) and data center environments?

SR2 is partnering with an established global engineering and thermal management organization to appoint a Systems & Controls Manager to lead controls project delivery across multiple US data center sites.

This is an opportunity to lead talented field engineering teams, oversee complex controls installations and help deliver critical infrastructure for major technology customers.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and support teams of field controls technicians across multiple projects and customer sites.
• Oversee delivery of data center BAS, EPMS and critical cooling controls projects.
• Manage project planning, resources, budgets, schedules, quality and risk.
• Support project scoping, bids and operational delivery strategies.
• Mentor technicians, resolve technical challenges and improve field performance.
• Manage customer relationships, escalations and project reporting.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and leadership teams to deliver successful outcomes.

What we're looking for

• 10+ years' industry experience, including 5+ years in leadership or operational management.
• At least 3 years' experience with data center controls, BAS and EPMS, particularly critical cooling applications.
• Experience managing field operations and controls installations across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of chillers, CRAH units and mission-critical cooling systems.
• Familiarity with platforms including Carel, Distech, Delta Controls, Siemens or Automated Logic (ALC).
• Strong project delivery, budgeting, scheduling and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and OSHA safety requirements.
• Delivery of large-scale or hyperscale data center projects.
• PMP or CAPM qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical or electronic engineering, operations or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

What's on offer

• Remote working across the USA, with travel to customer sites.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid leave, disability benefits and wellbeing support.
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
• The chance to lead technically complex, high-impact data center projects.