Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager

Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission‑critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program‑level governance. Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high‑stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.

Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.

Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager

Remote – work virtually from anywhere in the United States (Eastern Time Zone candidates preferred)

We are looking for a Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager to provide strategic leadership in our BAS / Controls department to plan, execute, and close large‑scale building automation and controls projects for commercial and mission‑critical environments. The role includes managing fast‑paced projects coordinating cross‑functional teams (BAS, HVAC controls, mechanical, electrical, IT / OT networks, integration, and commissioning) from design through integrated systems testing and owner turnover.

The manager will act as the primary interface between owners, contractors, designers, equipment OEMs, commissioning agents, subcontractors, and other trades. Responsibilities include driving aggressive schedules, owning project P&L, risk management, executive‑level reporting, and upholding safety, quality, reliability, and client satisfaction targets.

• Lead project initiation, design‑assist, long‑lead procurement, RFIs/submittals, site installation, startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover on parallel schedules
• Manage BAS/controls scope with HVAC controls, equipment integrations, front‑end graphics, IT / OT networks, electrical / power monitoring interfaces, and owner building‑management platforms
• Develop optimized work sequences and deployment strategies to meet client schedule and operational readiness targets
• Evaluate and review subcontractor proposals and provide recommendations on contract award

• Own budgets, cash‑flow forecasts, contingency management, and earned‑value tracking
• Prepare change orders and negotiate contractual adjustments with clients and trade partners
• Identify critical‑path risks (supply chain, labor, permitting, commissioning, and project sequencing) and implement mitigation strategies

• Chair weekly project meetings with owner, GC, trade partners, subcontractors, and commissioning authority
• Mentor project engineers / assistant PMs; project and allocate resources across multiple projects
• Champion company core convictions:
  Service Leadership, Customer Intimacy, Operational Excellence

• Leverage digital twins, BIM 360/Procore, and AI‑driven analytics to enhance schedule certainty and drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to company best‑practice standards and libraries for BAS / Controls delivery

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget.

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

• Knowledge of large‑scale BAS / Controls platform implementation for commercial, industrial automation, and mission‑critical projects
• Familiarity with Niagara 4, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Distech, Automated Logic, and related systems and protocols including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC‑UA, and MQTT
• Familiarity with commercial and mission‑critical facility requirements, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, owner design guides, MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• Experience with startup, cutover, pre‑functional testing, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover documentation
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore, BIM 360, and cost‑management platforms
• Demonstrated…