Sr. Project Manager
8 days ago
Columbus
Job Description The Senior 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., • Coordinate internal engineers, programmers, field technicians, electricians, and commissioning partners., • Oversee subcontractors responsible for controls installation, metering installation, fiber/copper networks, and panel fabrication., • 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., • 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., • Identify scope gaps related to design changes, sequence revisions, metering packages, or network requirements., • Create CO estimates and obtain customer approval., • 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)., • Proactively identify risks related to power shutdowns, network cutovers, commissioning windows, and operational impacts., • Develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues when appropriate., • 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., • 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., • Enforce strict safety protocols around energized equipment, high‑voltage work, confined spaces, and elevated locations., • Conduct site safety evaluations and participate in incident investigations., • Serve as the primary point of contact for GC, end user, commissioning teams, and design partners., • Provide clear, consistent communication and proactive issue management., • Coordinate with engineering, panel fabrication, programming, service, and sales teams., • Lead cross-functional meetings to align project goals, commissioning plans, and resource planning., • Lead and mentor field leaders, technicians, and engineers., • Delegate effectively, provide actionable feedback, and support team development., • This is a remote position., • Travel required: Approximately 50% within the region and up to 25% nationally for, project meetings, site walks, client coordination, commissioning, and cutover activities. 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., • 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., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to explain technical concepts to clients, GC personnel, and non‑technical stakeholders., • Experienced in managing multimillion‑dollar project budgets., • 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. 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.