Traveling Construction Project Manager (Data Centers & Controls)

JSET Automated Technologies LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Exposure to large-scale data center

Travel opportunities

Job summary

JSET Automated Technologies is seeking an experienced Traveling Construction Project Manager to lead data center and mission-critical projects across the Midwest and Southern United States. This field-based leadership role directs field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and ensures project execution from startup through turnover.

Candidates should be adept at managing schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, and change orders, while maintaining safety, quality, and customer satisfaction on active

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Experience managing field labor, subcontractors, and active construction projects.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Willingness to travel extensively based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead controls and data center construction projects from startup through turnover.
• Direct and manage field technicians, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Establish daily and weekly priorities for field teams.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate manpower planning, material procurement, and resource allocation.
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and project documentation.
• Track project risks, resolve field issues, and drive timely decision-making.
• Conduct regular jobsite walks and actively manage project execution in the field.
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities.
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize Procore and other project management tools to maintain project visibility and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational abilities

Ability to travel extensively

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About JSET Automated Technologies

JSET Automated Technologies specializes in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), controls integration, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. We support complex data center and industrial projects throughout the United States and are committed to delivering quality, consistency, and operational excellence on every project.

Preferred Home Base:

Charlotte, NC

Travel:

Extensive Travel Required

Job Type:

Full-Time, Exempt

Company:

JSET Automated Technologies

About JSET Automated Technologies

JSET Automated Technologies specializes in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), controls integration, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. We support complex data center and industrial projects throughout the United States and are committed to delivering quality, consistency, and operational excellence on every project.

Position Overview

JSET is seeking an experienced Traveling Construction Project Manager to support data center and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the Midwest and Southern United States.

This is a field-based leadership role responsible for managing projects from startup through turnover while actively directing field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and overall project execution on active construction sites.

Project Managers on our national team are embedded in the field and are expected to lead project execution, manage field staff, solve problems, drive schedules, and maintain strong relationships with customers and trade partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Candidates should be comfortable deploying to project sites for extended durations and traveling wherever project needs require.

What You'll Do

• Lead controls and data center construction projects from startup through turnover
• Direct and manage field technicians, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors
• Establish daily and weekly priorities for field teams
• Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and overall project performance
• Coordinate manpower planning, material procurement, and resource allocation
• Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and project documentation
• Track project risks, resolve field issues, and drive timely decision-making
• Conduct regular jobsite walks and actively manage project execution in the field
• Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities
• Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Utilize Procore and other project management tools to maintain project visibility and documentation

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have Experience In:

• Electrical construction project management
• Industrial construction project management
• Data center construction
• Mission-critical construction environments
• Controls, automation, or Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Managing field technicians, foremen, and subcontractors
• Electrical, low-voltage, or systems integration projects
• Coordinating construction schedules, manpower, procurement, and project execution
• Leading projects from startup through commissioning and turnover

Candidates Often Come From Backgrounds Such As

• Electrical Project Manager
• Controls Project Manager
• Industrial Construction Project Manager
• Traveling Construction Project Manager
• Electrical Superintendent looking to move into project management
• Construction Manager
• Mission-Critical Construction Project Manager
• Building Automation (BAS/BMS) Project Manager
• Data Center Construction Project Manager

Successful candidates are typically individuals who enjoy leading field teams, solving construction challenges, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and taking ownership of project execution from kickoff through turnover.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience in electrical, controls, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or similar construction environments
• Experience managing direct field labor, subcontractors, and active construction projects
• Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, procurement, and customer relationships
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and cost tracking
• Experience utilizing Procore or similar construction management software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively based on project needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Experience managing data center, mission-critical, industrial, or electrical construction projects
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software
• Knowledge of controls systems, low-voltage systems, or industrial automation

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
• Company Vehicle
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exposure to Large-Scale Data Center and Mission-Critical Projects
• Travel and Project Deployment Opportunities Across the United States

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based role supporting active construction projects
• Deployment to project sites throughout the Midwest and Southern United States
• Daily interaction with field technicians, foremen, subcontractors, customers, and project stakeholders
• Frequent presence on data center and industrial job sites
• Regular use of Procore, project management software, and mobile technology in the field
• Fast-paced environment supporting multiple project priorities
• Extended project assignments and travel are a core function of the role

Why Join JSET?

At JSET, Project Managers are trusted to lead. You'll have direct ownership of project execution while working alongside experienced field leaders, technical experts, and operational leadership on some of the industry's most complex controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

If you're a construction professional who enjoys leading teams, solving problems in the field, and delivering successful project outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. JSET Automated Technologies does not sponsor employment visas for this position.