Smart Tech Contracting delivers turnkey BAS & EPMS solutions for mission-critical colocation and hyperscale data centers operating at national program scale. As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance.
Complex integrations are delivered cleanly, consistently, and fast. Our teams thrive in high-stakes environments where quality control and uptime matters, schedules are compressed, and coordination is everything.
Join us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.
Position Location
Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States (Eastern Time Zone candidates preferred)
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager will provide strategic leadership in our BAS / Controls department to plan, execute, and close large-scale building automation and controls projects for commercial and mission critical environments. You will manage fast-paced projects coordinating cross-functional teams (BAS, HVAC controls, mechanical, electrical, IT / OT networks, integration, and commissioning) from design through integrated systems testing and owner turnover.
The Senior Building Automation Systems Project Manager will act as the primary interface between owners, contractors, designers, equipment OEMs, commissioning agents, subcontractors and other trades. You will drive aggressive schedules using phase overlap, prefabrication, and coordinated deployment strategies while upholding safety, quality, reliability, and client satisfaction targets. You will own project P&L, risk management, and executive-level reporting for high value projects and programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program and Construction Execution (55%)
- Lead project initiation, design-assist, long-lead procurement, RFIs/submittals, site installation, startup, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover on parallel schedules
- Manage BAS/controls scope with HVAC controls, equipment integrations, front-end graphics, IT / OT networks, electrical / power monitoring interfaces, and owner building-management platforms
- Develop optimized work sequences and deployment strategies to meet client schedule and operational readiness targets
- Evaluate and review subcontractor proposals and provide recommendations on contract award
Financial and Risk Management (20%)
- 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, commissioning, and project sequencing) and implement mitigation strategies
Stakeholder Leadership (15%)
- Chair weekly project meetings with owner, GC, trade partners, subcontractors, 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.
Process and Innovation (10%)
- 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 BAS / Controls delivery.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Technical Expertise: Knowledge of large-scale BAS / Controls platform implementation for commercial, industrial automation, and mission critical projects
- Technical Expertise: Knowledge of large-scale BAS / Controls implementation with platforms including Niagara 4, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Distech, Automated Logic, and related systems and protocols including BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, OPC-UA, and MQTT.
- Critical-Facility Standards: Familiarity with commercial and mission critical facility requirements, NFPA 70E, OSHA requirements, owner design guides, MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
- Construction & Commissioning: Experience with startup, cutover, pre-functional testing, functional testing, integrated systems testing, and turnover documentation.
- 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.
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows.
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
- Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
- Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements), 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
- Effective May 7, 2025, a valid REAL ID is required for travel.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent industry experience.
- 8+ years delivering BAS / Controls, building automation, or controls projects, with 4+ years as lead or senior project manager on complex commercial, mission critical, or comparable industrial projects.
- Certifications (preferred): PMP, CCP, NICET IV, or relevant BAS / controls manufacturer certifications
Benefits
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
- Dental and vision plans
- 401k with company match
- PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
- Company paid life insurance coverage
- 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
Smart Tech Contracting is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.