Technical Project Manager – Automation Systems

Your Project Management Skills. A Mission-Critical Challenge.

We are RED Group. And We're Thinking Ahead.

RED Group is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) technology development and integration firm specializing in Process Automation, IT/OT Consulting, and Industrial Cybersecurity. We stand out in experience and expertise. We are committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push that they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to help our clients and get better at what they do each day.

Our mission is to add value to our clients' organizations by selecting and deploying the proper resources and technology to ensure their goals are realized. Our team of Engineers, Consultants, Programmers, and Technicians provide the valuable expertise necessary for efficient and secure ICT / OT environments.

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 Dalton, GA. 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.

• 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
  • 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:
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
  • SCADA platforms
  • HVAC controls
  • Chiller plant automation
  • Generator and switch gear monitoring
  • Environmental monitoring systems
  • 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 (EOR)
  • Design…