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Travelling Automation Project Manager

Location:

OK|Oklahoma

Industry:

Electrical

Contact Name:

George Williams

Contact Email:

georgew@just-constructionrec.com

Contact Phone:

+1 469 619 3222

Salary:

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 Annual

About the Client

A leading electrical contractor operating across the United States, the company delivers complex electrical, automation, and controls solutions for large-scale commercial and mission-critical projects. Specializing in commercial construction and hyperscale data center development, the firm provides full-scope services including preconstruction support, design-assist, electrical installation, power distribution, low-voltage systems, building automation, and controls integration. With extensive experience delivering high-performance electrical infrastructure for data centers, corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, and large commercial developments, the company is recognized for its technical expertise, strong safety culture, and ability to scale skilled labor across multi-site projects nationwide. By combining engineering capability with field execution, the contractor ensures reliable, energy-efficient systems that meet the demanding performance and uptime requirements of modern mission-critical environments.

About the Role

  • Lead the delivery of automation and controls packages across large-scale commercial and mission-critical data center projects
  • Manage project lifecycle from preconstruction and design coordination through installation, commissioning, and handover
  • Coordinate with electrical contractors, controls integrators, general contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure project alignment
  • Oversee building automation systems (BAS), PLC controls, and integration with electrical and mechanical infrastructure
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement, and subcontractor performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Support design reviews and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure automation systems meet project specifications and operational requirements
  • Coordinate commissioning activities, system testing, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable system performance
  • Provide technical guidance on automation, controls, and electrical integration across mission-critical facilities
  • Track project progress, prepare reports, and communicate updates to senior leadership and clients
  • Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, electrical codes, and company quality standards
  • Travel to project sites across the United States to oversee project execution and support site teams
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal project teams

About the Candidate

  • Proven experience managing automation or controls projects within the electrical or building systems industry
  • Strong background working on large-scale commercial construction or mission-critical data center projects
  • Experience overseeing building automation systems (BAS), PLC controls, and integration with electrical and mechanical systems
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and subcontractors in a fast-paced construction environment
  • Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and controls integration within commercial facilities
  • Experience coordinating with general contractors, engineers, commissioning teams, and client stakeholders
  • Knowledge of commissioning processes, system testing, and startup for automation and control systems
  • Familiarity with industry standards, electrical codes, and safety regulations
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex automation and control systems
  • Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across the United States as required
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
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