Controls Project Manager Data Center Retrofits

Controls Project Manager - Data Center Retrofits - Ashburn VA

This opportunity is with a company that is a leader in turnkey data center construction solution services. This company provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. They build mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for a Controls Project Manager that can manage Retrofits and Modernization for Equipment upgrades and integrations within active Critical Facilities that are running 24/7/365. The Controls Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing project teams responsible for managing internal and subcontractor teams for datacenter construction and upgrade projects. Scopes vary from minor BMS / EPMS / BAS upgrade projects to major multidisciplinary projects involving various subcontractors and trades. They will lead action-oriented weekly and monthly meetings with team members while maintaining open communication across projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Plan, Organize, Coordinate and Support internal and external subcontractor teams on mission critical renovation / upgrade projects that include: BMS, EPMS, BAS, mechanical, electrical, and structural

Manage data center construction projects (2-10mm)

Put together Critical Facilities Construction Project plans – size up, costs, scheduling, timeline, and implementation / go live

Coordinate and conduct site surveys and assessments to ensure project feasibility and compliance with design specifications.

Coordinate and manage the development of client submittals, site logistics plans, MOPs, SOPs, Daily logs, project schedules, change orders, RFIs, RFQs, Bid submittals, and documentation

Attend bid walks with client and subcontractors

Maintain and promote a positive relationship with primary client, A/E firm, Owner's Rep firm, Contractors and other vendors to facilitate construction activities that impact the delivery of critical facilities construction projects

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policies. Put these in clear concise work statement for the field.

Maintain a commitment to organized and accurate documentation

Partner with key stakeholders by gaining feedback from clients, attending meetings, and submitting reports.

Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from all sites to enhance current and future data center construction successes.

Train management staff on project procedures and ensure compliance with requirements.

Supervise, lead, and mentor team members on the project controls team.

Regularly update upper management with reports on Project Controls activities.

Manage planning efforts for manpower and project integration timelines on customer sites.

Drive uniform Company Standards for Project Delivery across all projects.

Oversee and maintain a safe working environment and promote a safety culture

Manage all financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, change orders, invoicing, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client.

Qualifications:

Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects

Solid understanding of MEP, Structural, architectural trades and construction methods and how this impacts the Data Center Design Process of Building Control Systems

Experience managing Data Center Construction Projects with Budgets between $2MM to $10MM

3-8 years + of Mission Critical Data Center Turnkey Construction Projects

Extensive design of BMS / BCS / EPMS ( Building Monitoring Systems / Building Control Systems / Electrical Power Monitoring Systems) - SCADA, Cimplicity, ALC, Niagara, Tridium, Carel, Metasys, etc.

Familiarity with construction management software and tools

Thorough understanding of construction methods and safety practices

Ability to read / interpret blueprints, technical drawings and one-line diagrams

Knowledge of building codes and regulations

Client Facing /Client relationship / Client Management skills

Business Development experience; previous experience creating and responding to RFPs and RFIs

BA / BS / Associates Degree / Relevant Certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) a plus

Solid Project management construction experience; Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-Scheduling Professional (SP) a plus

Previous experience with AIA billings and forms.

Effective communicator via email, phone, and in-person

Ability to work independently; self-starter, self-motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver, and effective with time management

Ability to request support and modify deadlines when necessary; meet deadlines and work under pressure

Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Strong administrative skills

Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Teams, Oracle Primavera P6, Salesforce, etc.

Military experience or veterans with electrical/mechanical experience a huge plus (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator techs, maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

If this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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