Automation Project Manager (Data Center)
About The Position
This role supports KE's Automation Division by leading the full lifecycle of automation and controls projects within data center and mission-critical environments. You’ll be responsible for managing project execution, customer communication, engineering coordination, commissioning activities, and overall project performance that directly impacts customer satisfaction, operational reliability, and project success. Success in this role means delivering automation projects safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining strong relationships with customers, contractors, and engineering partners, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.
Requirements
- 5-7+ years of experience managing data center, critical infrastructure, building automation, controls, or mission-critical projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure including power distribution, backup generation, cooling systems, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and industrial networking.
- Experience managing commissioning activities and coordinating multiple stakeholders in mission-critical environments.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices related to data center design, commissioning, and operations.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of data center automation and controls projects from kickoff through commissioning and final handover.
- Serve as the primary technical project leader for data center owners, operators, consulting engineers, and construction partners.
- Translate customer requirements, sequences of operation, and infrastructure needs into actionable project scopes and execution plans.
- Coordinate engineering resources, procurement activities, subcontractors, and commissioning teams to meet project objectives.
- Conduct internal and customer-facing project reviews to track progress, manage risks, and resolve issues.
- Support design reviews, panel integrations, software development schedules, FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout project execution.
- Collaborate with business development, engineering, and operations teams during planning and project closeout.
- Lead project status meetings, monitor budgets, track milestones, manage project financials, and process change orders.
- Ensure compliance with customer standards, quality requirements, safety protocols, and mission-critical uptime expectations.
- Support onsite commissioning, startup, and turnover activities as needed.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with competitive company match
- Paid weekly with competitive wages
- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
