Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager Data Center Controls & Commissioning

This role leads complex data center and other mission-critical construction projects with a strong focus on building automation systems, HVAC controls, and commissioning. You will own projects from kickoff through closeout, overseeing schedules, budgets, and technical execution while maintaining strong customer relationships. The position combines hands-on project management, financial oversight, and coordination of controls and commissioning activities to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery.

• Lead multiple data center and mission-critical controls and commissioning projects from initial kickoff through final closeout.
• Plan, manage, and track project schedules to ensure key milestones and deadlines are consistently met.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasting, billing, and overall financial performance to achieve profitability targets.
• Coordinate all building automation and HVAC controls commissioning activities to ensure systems perform as designed.
• Manage subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle, including scope alignment, performance oversight, and issue resolution.
• Administer project change orders, including evaluation, pricing, documentation, and approval tracking.
• Prepare, issue, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify design intent and resolve field questions.
• Review, submit, and track project submittals and related documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation, including reports, logs, and records of key decisions and changes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, providing regular updates, managing expectations, and addressing concerns.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and site requirements, promoting a strong safety culture on every project.
• Drive quality assurance throughout the project to ensure systems, installations, and commissioning meet technical and performance standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as engineering, field technicians, and commissioning personnel to deliver integrated solutions.
• Identify project risks and issues early, develop mitigation plans, and take proactive action to keep projects on track.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch list completion, final documentation, and handover to the customer.

• At least 2 years of project management experience in building automation, controls, commissioning, construction, or a closely related industry OR at least 6 years of experience in a Controls Engineer, Project Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Technician role.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of building automation systems and HVAC controls, including their role in data center and mission-critical facilities.
• Practical understanding of commissioning processes for building automation and HVAC systems.
• Hands-on experience with project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and profitability management.
• Demonstrated project management skills within construction management and/or controls engineering environments.
• Experience with Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, submittals, and related project documentation workflows.
• Familiarity with electrical aspects of controls and commissioning projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and project information to customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and subcontractors to achieve project goals.

• Background in project management specifically focused on construction or controls projects.
• Experience in the controls or building automation industry, particularly in data center or other mission-critical environments.
• Solid foundation in financial management for projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Exposure to data center or mission-critical project management, including critical facility infrastructure.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, reporting, and project record-keeping.

The role focuses on data center and mission-critical construction projects that integrate building automation systems, HVAC controls, and critical facility…