Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure
Job Summary
The Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure will provide strategic leadership in our Critical Infrastructure department to plan, execute, and close large-scale, multi-site automation and integration programs for hyperscale and colocation data-center campuses. You will 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.
Essential Functions
Lead project initiation, design-assist, long-lead procurement, RFIs/submittals, factory witness testing, site installation, startup, IST, and turnover on parallel schedules
Manage BAS/controls scope with electrical power monitoring (EPMS), distributed control systems (DCS), fire-life-safety, and owner DCIM platforms
Develop optimized build sequences (workfaces, pods, skids) to meet "speed-to-market" 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) and implement mitigation strategies
Chair weekly Big-Room meetings with owner, GC, trade partners, 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 hyperscale delivery
Position Requirements (Advanced Level)
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of large-scale BAS, PLC, and SCADA platform implementation for industrial automation and mission critical projects
Technical Expertise: 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)
Critical-Facility Standards: Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, NFPA 70E, IEEE 3004, and hyperscale owner design guides
Construction & Commissioning: Experience with level 4/5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), MOP/SOP/EOP development, and turnover documentation (GxP or mission-critical equivalent)
Project Controls: Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore, BIM 360, and cost-management platforms
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams in high-pressure, schedule-compressed environments
Soft Skills: Exceptional client-facing communication, negotiation, and presentation capabilities
Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
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
Physical Demands
Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Travel Requirements
Up to 25%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
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
Notice to Third Party Agencies
STC does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to STC in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where STC has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of STC and STC will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.