Technical Project Manager – Automation Systems
Listed on 2026-05-24
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Automation Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
About the Role
RED Group is seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Technical Project Manager – Automation Systems to support the successful execution of automation and controls infrastructure for a major hyperscale data center development in Abilene, Texas. This role will be a critical contributor in delivering automation systems that support mission‑critical operations, commissioning, and long‑term facility reliability across one of our clients flagship developments.
The Technical Project Manager will lead coordination between Automation Systems, Instrumentation, low voltage systems, Design Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, and external integration partners to ensure seamless delivery of controls and monitoring systems throughout the project lifecycle.
This individual will serve as the primary automation engineering interface for regional construction activities and will provide leadership in automation design execution, controls integration, commissioning support, and operational readiness.
The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in mission‑critical controls environments, large infrastructure projects, BMS/EPMS integration, and construction‑phase project management.
Key Responsibilities- Lead automation and controls execution activities for large‑scale data center projects from design through commissioning and turnover.
- Support pre‑construction planning, technical coordination, and execution strategies to ensure quality engineering and project deliverables.
- Manage automation project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder communications across regional deployments.
- Facilitate cross‑functional alignment between Automation Systems, Design Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Controls Integrators, OEM Vendors, General Contractor, and Owner.
- Drive issue resolution and escalation management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary automation engineering resource interfacing with construction and commissioning teams.
- Oversee implementation and integration of BMS, EPMS, SCADA platforms, HVAC controls, chiller plant automation, generator and switch gear monitoring, environmental monitoring systems, and PLC‑based controls systems.
- Coordinate controls architecture and network integration across mechanical, electrical, and operational technology systems.
- Review and validate controls sequences of operation, I/O schedules, points lists, functional testing procedures, network topology diagrams, controls submittals, and shop drawings.
- Ensure controls systems comply with our clients operational standards, reliability requirements, and commissioning objectives.
- Lead automation project design activities in collaboration with Engineer of Record, Design Engineering teams, Controls Systems Integrators, and Construction partners.
- Manage automation deliverable packages and ensure adherence to project milestones.
- Support development of project requirements based on operational standards, customer needs, and market demands.
- Coordinate factory acceptance testing (FAT), software validation, and controls startup activities.
- Provide technical leadership regarding automation issue mitigation during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Partner with construction and commissioning teams to support Level 1‑5 commissioning activities.
- Manage and support commissioning scripts, startup procedures, and integrated systems testing.
- Manage validation alarms, graphics, trending, redundancy logic, and failover sequences.
- Ensure all automation systems meet uptime, resiliency, and operational readiness requirements.
- Track and drive punch‑list resolution and turnover documentation completion.
- Support operator training and transition to facility operations teams.
- Manage relationships and coordination activities with automation vendors, contractors, and systems integrators.
- Monitor vendor performance, procurement schedules, and technical deliverables.
- Participate in technical reviews, design workshops, and project status meetings.
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