Senior Construction Project Manager – Data Center Controls
About The Position
JSET Automated Technologies is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) projects from award through closeout. The role is accountable for project scope, schedule, financials, quality, and client communication, and leads Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field leadership to deliver predictable results. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, with regional travel to active project sites. JSET delivers building automation systems, electrical power monitoring systems, and controls integration for data center, mission-critical, and industrial projects across the United States. The role involves regular presence on active data center and industrial construction sites, with exposure to heat, cold, noise, and other construction conditions. Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed during cutovers and startups.
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 or weekends during cutovers and startups.
- Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
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 Project Managers, Project Engineers, or Assistant Project Managers.
Responsibilities
- Own the full project lifecycle from kickoff through warranty.
- Build baseline schedules and manage updates using 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, time-and-material 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, factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), and punch list closure.
- Review installation quality, site safety, and documentation compliance.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and field staff.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Sign-on bonus eligibility
- Project completion bonuses
- Company vehicle
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
