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Smart Tech ContractingSenior Building Automation Systems Project Manager
Smart Tech Contracting seeks a Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager to provide strategic direction for its building automation and controls division. Operating virtually from anywhere…
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Smart Tech Contracting seeks a Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager to provide strategic direction for its building automation and controls division. Operating virtually from anywhere across the United States, this remote role involves overseeing large-scale building automation, mechanical, electrical, and integration projects for commercial and mission-critical environments. The professional in this position will handle financial management, direct cross-functional teams, direct scheduling, and act as the main point of contact…
Job Description
Smart Tech Contracting seeks a Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager to provide strategic direction for its building automation and controls division. Operating virtually from anywhere across the United States, this remote role involves overseeing large-scale building automation, mechanical, electrical, and integration projects for commercial and mission-critical environments. The professional in this position will handle financial management, direct cross-functional teams, direct scheduling, and act as the main point of contact for clients, general contractors, and trade partners.
This opportunity fits experienced project management professionals who excel in fast-paced, high-stakes settings. Ideal candidates will manage end-to-end delivery from design-assist and procurement through startup, functional testing, and owner turnover. The position requires self-directed execution on complex tasks, coordination of distributed teams, and adherence to aggressive project schedules while maintaining rigorous quality control and safety standards.
Smart Tech Contracting operates as a Master Systems Integrator, providing turnkey building automation systems and electrical power monitoring system solutions for hyperscale and colocation data centers. The firm focuses on uniting controls construction, software engineering, and program-level governance for critical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Manage project lifecycles from initiation, design-assist, and long-lead procurement to site installation, startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover
- Oversee BAS and controls scope alongside HVAC controls, equipment integrations, front-end graphics, IT and OT networks, and electrical power monitoring interfaces
- Formulate optimized work sequences and deployment strategies to achieve operational readiness targets
- Review subcontractor proposals and deliver recommendations regarding contract awards
- Take ownership of budgets, cash-flow forecasts, contingency management, earned-value tracking, change orders, and financial negotiations
- Identify critical-path risks involving supply chains, labor, permitting, and sequencing, and deploy mitigation strategies
- Chair weekly project gatherings involving owners, general contractors, trade partners, subcontractors, and commissioning authorities
- Mentor assistant project managers and project engineers while allocating resources across multiple assignments
- Integrate digital twins, BIM 360 or Procore, and AI-driven analytics to improve schedule certainty
Requirements
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in implementing large-scale building automation and controls platforms for commercial, industrial automation, and mission-critical projects
- Possess advanced knowledge of platforms such as Niagara 4, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Distech, and Automated Logic
- Understand communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC-UA, and MQTT
- Know commercial and mission-critical facility requirements, NFPA 70E, OSHA regulations, method of procedures, standard operating procedures, and emergency operating procedures
- Bring experience with startup, cutover, pre-functional testing, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover documentation
- Show proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore, BIM 360, and cost-management tools
- Demonstrate the ability to lead distributed teams in schedule-compressed environments
- Possess client-facing communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Be able to work successfully in a remote environment with self-motivation, proactiveness, and organization
- Maintain up to 25 percent travel, which may include domestic flights across the United States requiring a valid REAL ID or passport
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- At least 8 years of experience delivering building automation, controls, or BAS projects
- At least 4 years of experience acting as a lead or senior project manager on complex commercial, mission-critical, or industrial projects
- PMP certification
- CCP certification
- NICET IV certification
- Relevant BAS or controls manufacturer certifications
Core Skills
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans including two PPO-style plans and a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA option
- Dental and vision plans with coverage extended to spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children up to age 26
- 401(k) plan featuring a company match and a self-directed brokerage account option
- Paid time off including extra days off during the final week of the year
- Company-paid life insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents
- Short-term and long-term disability, along with AD&D coverage
- Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance
- Paid parental leave after completing one year of employment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is remote and can be performed virtually from anywhere in the United States.
What is the salary for this role?
The job posting does not specify a salary.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (or equivalent experience), along with 8+ years of experience delivering BAS or controls projects, including at least 4 years as a lead or senior project manager on complex commercial or mission-critical projects.
Does the job require travel?
Yes, travel is required up to 25% of the time and may involve visiting client sites or other business locations across any of the 50 US states, requiring a valid REAL ID or passport for domestic air travel.
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