Decima International · 4 hours ago
Project Manager (Automation, BMS, and Energy Controls) (On-site) - Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expDecima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. They are seeking a driven and capable Project Manager to oversee automation, building management systems, and energy controls for hyperscale data center projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
Civil EngineeringConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Project Governance: Manage automation, BMS, and energy controls scopes for hyperscale data center projects from design development through construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring alignment with owner requirements, schedules, and budgets
Owner’s Representation: Act as the owner’s representative for all automation and controls-related activities, serving as the primary liaison between the owner, designers, system integrators, general contractors, and commissioning teams
Design Coordination: Oversee the integration of automation, BMS, electrical, mechanical, and IT systems to ensure seamless operation of mission-critical data center environments
Schedule & Cost Control: Develop, track, and report on schedules, budgets, and forecasts related to automation and energy controls scopes within large-scale data center programs
Technical Oversight: Review control strategies, sequence of operations, system architectures, and technical specifications to ensure compliance with owner standards and hyperscale data center performance requirements
Procurement Support: Support the technical review of submittals and procurement plans for long-lead automation, controls, and energy management equipment
Risk Management: Identify automation- and energy-related risks impacting data center uptime, redundancy, and scalability, and lead mitigation strategies with project stakeholders
Submittals & RFI Management: Manage and expedite submittals, RFI’s, and field changes related to automation, BMS, and energy controls to prevent schedule impacts and construction delays
Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present detailed project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations to owner leadership and program management teams
Commissioning & Handover Support: Support commissioning and turnover activities to ensure automation and energy systems meet mission-critical and operational readiness requirements
Quality Assurance: Ensure all automation and controls deliverables comply with applicable codes, owner standards, and Decima’s quality management practices
Qualification
Required
12+ years of professional experience managing automation, BMS, or controls scopes on mission-critical or large-scale industrial projects
Demonstrated experience supporting hyperscale data center projects or similar mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, semiconductor fabs, critical infrastructure)
Proven ability to act as an owner's representative in a client-facing, consulting environment
Strong experience with project scheduling, cost control, and risk management for complex technical systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior client and executive stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project or construction management platforms
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Direct experience with hyperscale data center clients or operators
Familiarity with leading BMS and automation platforms used in data centers (e.g., Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Johnson Controls)
Experience supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing (IST) for mission-critical facilities
Experience with Design-Build or fast-track delivery models
LEED AP or other sustainability-related certifications
Benefits
Paid time off
Performance-based bonuses
Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance
Company
Decima International
Decima International offers construction project management and controls services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alaaeldin El Hadary
Co-Founder & CEO
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