Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure
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Senior Automation Project Manager leading large-scale automation projects in critical infrastructure for Smart Tech Contracting, managing multi-site integration programs and project execution.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership in Critical Infrastructure department to plan, execute, and close large‑scale automation and integration programs.
- Manage fast‑paced projects ranging from 20 MW to 200 MW+, coordinating cross‑functional teams (BAS, PLC/SCADA, HVAC, electrical, and IT/OT networks) from design through integrated systems testing and owner turnover.
- Act as the primary interface between contractors, equipment OEMs, commissioning agents, and hyperscale owner teams.
- Drive aggressive schedules using phase overlap, prefabrication, and modular deployment strategies while upholding safety, quality, and reliability targets.
- Own program P&L, risk management, and executive‑level reporting for high value projects and programs.
- Communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
- Self-direct on day-to-day work and receive high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments.
- Execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope.
- May coordinate activities of other personnel.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent military/industry experience.
- 8+ years delivering mission critical automation or controls projects, with ≥4 years as lead or senior project manager on ≥50 MW data center builds or comparable industrial megaprojects.
- Knowledge of large-scale BAS, PLC, and SCADA platform implementation for industrial automation and mission critical projects
- Knowledge of large-scale BAS, PLC, and SCADA implementation with platforms including (Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Ignition, AVEVA, Niagara 4) and protocols including (BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, Fieldbus, Profibus).
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, NFPA 70E, IEEE 3004, and hyperscale owner design guides.
- Experience with level 4/5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), MOP/SOP/EOP development, and turnover documentation (GxP or mission-critical equivalent).
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore, BIM 360, and cost-management platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams in high-pressure, schedule-compressed environments.
- Exceptional client-facing communication, negotiation, and presentation capabilities.
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace.
- Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information).
- Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required.
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Dental and vision plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
- 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after one year of employment
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