Senior Automation Project Manager - Critical Infrastructure
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30383, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Senior Automation Project Manager - Critical Infrastructure
As a master system integrator (MSI), Smart Tech Contracting excels in streamlining complex building automation system (BAS) and technology integrations, offering a comprehensive turnkey package that includes DDC, PLC, and SCADA solutions.
We offer systems design, graphical standards development, central plant optimization (CPO), enterprise-level energy and operational monitoring, and robust alarming solutions. Our expertise in hyperscale and colocation data center integrations ensures seamless, efficient operations vital in today's data-driven world.
Are you ready to lead cutting-edge automation projects at the forefront of the data center revolution? As a Senior Automation Project Manager, you’ll orchestrate multi-million dollar hyperscale programs, driving aggressive timelines with precision across automation, controls, and mission-critical infrastructure. Join us to transform innovation into execution, while owning every milestone from design to turnover in a high-stakes, high-reward environment.
Signing Bonus up to $10k and New Hire Milestone Bonus up to $15k
Position Title: Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure
Position Location: Remote opportunities in Atlanta, GA
SALARY
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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 20MW 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.
The Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure will act as the primary interface between contractors, equipment OEMs, commissioning agents, and hyperscale owner teams. You will drive aggressive schedules using phase overlap, prefabrication, and modular deployment strategies while upholding safety, quality, and reliability targets. You will own program P&L, risk management, and executive‑level reporting for high value projects and programs.
The Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
The Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure will self-direct on day-to-day work and receives high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments.
The Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program and Construction Execution (55%)
- 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
Financial and Risk Management (20%)
- Prepare change orders and negotiate contractual adjustments with clients and trade partners
- Identify critical‑path risks (supply chain, labor, permitting) and implement mitigation strategies
Stakeholder Leadership (15%)
- Chair weekly Big‑Room meetings with owner, GC, trade partners, and commissioning authority
- Mentor project engineers/assistants; project and allocate resources across multiple projects
- Champion company core convictions:
Service Leadership, Customer Intimacy, Operational…
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