Project Manager - Data Center Controls & Commissioning

Project Manager - Data Center Controls & Commissioning

Location:

Washington/Oregon Border Region (Onsite) - Pasco, WA

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of data center projects focused on building automation systems (BAS/BMS), controls, commissioning, and critical facility infrastructure. This role is responsible for managing multiple concurrent projects while ensuring safe execution, customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, financial performance, and successful project delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data center controls and commissioning projects from initiation through project closeout.
• Ensure all projects are executed in accordance with company safety policies, customer requirements, contractual obligations, and project objectives.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasting, billing, and overall financial performance.
• Develop and execute project plans while ensuring compliance with contract documents and project estimates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate commissioning activities for building automation, HVAC controls, and related mechanical systems.
• Prepare installation subcontractor bid packages, negotiate subcontract agreements, and manage subcontractor performance.
• Oversee subcontractor scheduling, planning, change orders, billings, and project execution.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs, meeting minutes, transmittals, submittals, punch lists, change order logs, and issue logs.
• Prepare project revenue forecasts, schedules of values, cost-to-complete estimates, and project billing documentation.
• Coordinate change order review, pricing activities, estimating, and proposal development.
• Plan, schedule, and forecast labor and resource requirements to support project delivery.
• Attend project sites regularly and participate in customer and construction coordination meetings.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control standards are maintained throughout project execution.
• Prepare and deliver final project documentation and support project turnover to customers and service teams.
• Develop recovery plans for projects requiring corrective action to improve performance.
• Drive gross margin improvement through labor efficiencies, effective resource utilization, and cost management.
• Promote a collaborative team environment while providing leadership, direction, and support to project team members.
• Maintain responsibility for project safety, including site safety planning, audits, PPE compliance, toolbox talks, and adherence to site-specific safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager in building automation, HVAC controls, construction, or a related industry; or 6+ years of experience as a Project Engineer, Systems Application Engineer, Controls Engineer, Technician, or a combination of related experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced construction or controls environment.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems (BAS/BMS), HVAC controls, commissioning, or related building technologies.
• Understanding of HVAC systems, control systems, construction means and methods, building codes, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Lon Works (LON), and/or Modbus communication protocols.
• Experience with project financial management, including forecasting, budgeting, billing, cost tracking, and revenue management.
• Strong knowledge of contracting procedures, change management, claims, subcontract administration, and vendor management.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, delegate responsibilities, and drive accountability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with customers, subcontractors, field personnel, and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications and Visio.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Project Management training or development program experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct data center, mission-critical facility, or commissioning experience.
• Building automation system commissioning experience.
• Experience managing portfolios of multiple concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems monitoring, trending, controls integration, and startup activities.
• Experience with BAS/BMS manufacturers and platforms such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Honeywell, Trane, or similar technologies.

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