The Project Manager – Data Center BAS & EPMS is responsible for leading mission-critical Building Automation System (BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) projects from design through commissioning and turnover. This role ensures high‑reliability delivery for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center environments where uptime, accuracy, and compliance are essential. The Senior Project Manager acts as the primary client interface, oversees multi‑discipline teams, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures that all systems are delivered to data center industry standards.

Essential Functions:

Project & Portfolio Management

• Lead a portfolio of large-scale data center BAS and EPMS projects.
• Ensure alignment with client SLAs, commissioning milestones, MOP/EOP standards, and critical-path schedules.
• Drive planning, coordination, and execution while managing risks unique to mission‑critical facilities.
• Mentor junior PMs and associate PMs as well as Project Superintendents in data center delivery standards.

Resource & Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate internal engineers, programmers, field technicians, electricians, and commissioning partners.
• Oversee subcontractors responsible for controls installation, metering installation, fiber/copper networks, and panel fabrication.
• Evaluate performance and enforce adherence to safety, QA/QC, and data center specifications.

Financial Management

• Develop detailed project budgets for BAS/EPMS scope, including labor, materials, commissioning support, and change management.
• Maintain cost control, forecast accurately, and ensure alignment with SOV and billing cycles.
• Support cash flow management and revenue recognition.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation: RFIs, submittals, panel shop drawings, I/O summaries, device maps, sequences, network diagrams, and commissioning artifacts.
• Provide status reporting to internal and external stakeholders—including GC, MEP engineers, commissioning agents, and end users.
• Ensure documentation meets data center owner standards (e.g., Cx checklists, closeout binders, turnover packages).

Change Order Management

• Identify scope gaps related to design changes, sequence revisions, metering packages, or network requirements.
• Create CO estimates and obtain customer approval.
• Coordinate integration of approved changes into project budget and schedule.

Procurement & Inventory

• Manage procurement of controls hardware, EPMS meters, network switches, panels, sensors, and commissioning equipment.
• Track lead times for long‑lead items (e.g., advanced power meters, SCADA servers).
• Ensure materials are staged, inspected, and deployed to site on schedule.

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify risks related to power shutdowns, network cutovers, commissioning windows, and operational impacts.
• Develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Support dispute resolution with vendors or subcontractors.

Project Delivery, QA/QC & Commissioning

• Lead BAS and EPMS system startup, loop checks, point‑to‑point testing, and functional testing.
• Manage integration with SCADA, BMS front ends, and electrical infrastructure.
• Support Level 1–5 commissioning, including test script execution and issue resolution.
• Oversee final turnover, training, documentation delivery, and transition to service.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure adherence to data center owner standards, industry codes, electrical safety requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Monitor adherence to cybersecurity, network segmentation, and naming conventions.
• Stay informed on emerging data center technologies and compliance updates.

Safety

• Enforce strict safety protocols around energized equipment, high‑voltage work, confined spaces, and elevated locations.
• Conduct site safety evaluations and participate in incident investigations.
• Promote a safety‑first mindset throughout all project activities.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for GC, end user, commissioning teams, and design partners.
• Provide clear, consistent communication and proactive issue management.
• Build long-term relationships by delivering high‑quality, reliable project outcomes.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate with engineering, panel fabrication, programming, service, and sales teams.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to align project goals, commissioning plans, and resource planning.
• Drive consistency across multiple data center projects and regions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor field leaders, technicians, and engineers.
• Delegate effectively, provide actionable feedback, and support team development.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice adoption across teams.

Travel

• Evening, weekend, or extended-hour work may be required during commissioning windows or critical cutovers.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field.
• 5–10+ years of project management experience in BAS, EPMS, or mission‑critical MEP systems.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments strongly preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.

Technical Proficiency

• Strong understanding of BAS/EPMS architecture, network topologies, metering systems, SCADA, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Expertise with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and project controls tools.
• Knowledge of sequences of operation, load shedding, redundancy concepts, trending, alarming, and critical infrastructure monitoring.

Leadership & Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to clients, GC personnel, and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Skilled in leading diverse teams in high‑pressure, schedule‑driven environments.

Financial Acumen

• Experienced in managing multimillion‑dollar project budgets.
• Skilled in forecasting, revenue management, and cost control.

Professional Values & Ethics

• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to quality.
• Strong emphasis on procedural consistency, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and support engineers, technicians, site leaders, and subcontractors; provide guidance on policy interpretation, expectations, and performance standards.

 Compensation: $120k-$150k base DOE.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401K with Company match

Albireo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.