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DLB Associates · 2 months ago

Senior Automation Project Manager - Critical Infrastructure

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

DLB Associates is a master system integrator specializing in building automation systems and technology integrations. As a Senior Automation Project Manager, you will lead large-scale automation and integration programs for hyperscale data centers, managing cross-functional teams and driving project success from design to completion.

Association

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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 playbook and libraries for hyperscale delivery

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Qualification

BAS implementationPLC implementationSCADA implementationProject managementFinancial managementRisk managementConstruction commissioningTechnical communicationClient communicationSafety complianceDocument preparationLeadershipOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailNegotiation skillsPresentation skills

Required

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

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent military/industry experience

8+ years delivering mission critical automation or controls projects, with ≥4 years as lead or senior project manager on ≥50 MW data center builds or comparable industrial megaprojects