Senior Project Manager – Low Voltage BMS Controls

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Direct and oversee low voltage projects for data centers from the design phase through to construction completion, ensuring alignment with project timelines, budgets, and Cologix operational standards.

• Create comprehensive project scopes, schedules, and budgets in partnership with the Design and Construction Team, clients, and other stakeholders, incorporating innovative solutions to adapt to changing data center needs.

• Assist in generating construction and development estimates for building management systems (BMS) and contribute to project budgets and unit cost reports.

• Supervise field technicians, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to installation best practices, compliance with documents and codes, and delivery of high-quality results.

• Act as the primary liaison for clients, vendors, and internal teams, fostering and maintaining relationships to enhance Cologix's standing as an industry leader.

• Manage the procurement of BMS materials and equipment by contractors and Cologix, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project budgets and schedules.

• Conduct site surveys, review drawings, schematics, and technical specifications, and lead project planning to ensure precise and efficient execution.

• Monitor project progress, compile detailed status reports, and provide data-driven updates to management to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• Handle change orders, Requests for Information (RFIs), and project documentation, ensuring timely resolution and thorough record-keeping.

• Ensure all BMS work complies with applicable building codes, electrical codes, industry standards, and Cologix policies.

• Offer advanced technical guidance and problem-solving support to installation teams, addressing complex challenges to uphold project quality and schedule adherence.

• Collaborate with the commissioning team to ensure smooth integration of BMS and successful project handover to clients.

• Establish key schedule activities for the BMS with the construction team and Cologix prior to commissioning and manage during commissioning to ensure work is completed according to commissioning schedules.

• Supervise the creation of accurate and current project documentation, including as-built drawings, closeout documents, and letters of substantial completion.

• Oversee project closeouts, ensuring all punch list items are addressed and final deliverables surpass client expectations.

• Promote safety as the top priority on the job site, enforcing adherence to company and job site safety plans, policies, and all safety-related regulations.

• Mitigate project risks through proactive planning, innovative solutions, and strategic collaborations with both internal and external teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.

• More than 7 years of project management experience in building management systems or a related sector, with a minimum of 3 years in the mission-critical or data center industry.

• Advanced understanding of low voltage systems, including structured cabling, access control, CCTV, and other critical infrastructure systems that interface directly or indirectly with the mechanical systems and BMS.

• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and analyze intricate drawings, schematics, and technical documents specific to BMS installations.

• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced setting.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with clients, vendors, corporate executives, and cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project), the Microsoft Office Suite, and cloud-based commissioning platforms.

• Strong leadership capabilities to effectively manage and mentor field technicians, subcontractors, and project teams.

• Willingness to travel domestically to meet project and team requirements.

• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.