Senior Construction Project Manager – Data Center Controls

JSET Automated Technologies • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

JSET Automated Technologies is hiring a Senior Project Manager to own large-scale Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) projects from award through closeout and warranty. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, with regional travel to active project sites. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for project scope, schedule, financials, quality, and client communication, and leads Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers (APMs), and field leadership to deliver predictable results.

JSET delivers building automation systems, electrical power monitoring systems, and controls integration for data center, mission-critical, and industrial projects across the United States. This role involves regular presence at active data center and industrial construction sites, with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and construction conditions. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; JSET does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• PMP certification.
• At least 7 years of project management experience in electrical, mechanical, or controls construction.
• Proven success managing large industrial or data center projects.
• Experience directing field teams and coordinating with commissioning agents.
• Experience with CSI Division 23 (HVAC), 25 (Integrated Automation), 26 (Electrical), and 27 (Communications) scopes.
• Strong technical understanding of BAS/BMS and EPMS scopes and installation flow.
• Proficiency in schedule development, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• OSHA 30 certification, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to regional job sites.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends during cutovers and startups.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Procore, CMiC, Bluebeam, and MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, PLC panels, metering, and switchgear.
• PE, CxA, or Niagara experience.
• Experience supervising multiple PMs, PEs, or APMs.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle from kickoff through warranty.
• Build baseline schedules and manage schedule updates, including logic ties, float, and critical path.
• Lead contract review, buyout strategy, and subcontractor and vendor engagement.
• Manage budgets, labor forecasts, cost reports, and project financial performance.
• Coordinate procurement, equipment releases, and long-lead tracking.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change events, T&M logs, and owner change requests.
• Lead coordination meetings with clients, general contractors, commissioning agents, and field leaders.
• Issue work plans, look-aheads, and manpower needs to field teams.
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and punch-list closure.
• Review installation quality, site safety, and documentation compliance.
• Mentor and develop PMs, APMs, and field staff.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Project completion bonuses.
• Company vehicle.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior