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As a Master Systems Integrator (MSI), we unify controls construction (DDC, PLC, SCADA) with software engineering, optimized graphics / UI standards, and program-level governance.\nComplex 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.\nJoin us and be part of a team where your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is a shared priority.\nPosition Title: Project Manager - Design\nPosition Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States (Periodic travel for client meetings, design workshops, and project coordination required)\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe Project Manager - Design is responsible for end-to-end delivery of assigned Building Automation System (BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) design projects supporting mission-critical and hyperscale data center facilities as an MEP consultant.\nThis role owns project scope, schedule, financial performance, design coordination, risk management, and client communication from project kickoff through design development and construction administration. The Project Manager works closely with Smart Tech Contracting Control Systems engineers, client teams, architects, Engineers of Record, and consultant partners responsible for other portions of the MEP design. Primary clients for this role are architecture and engineering (AE) firms that deliver programs / projects direct to the owner, with Smart Tech Contracting engaged as their BAS/EPMS design subconsultant. Depending on the project, this role also interfaces with owners, general contractors, and controls contractors.\nThe Project Manager serves as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects and operates with a high degree of independence while aligning with departmental standards, processes, and leadership direction. This role is expected to anticipate risk, drive decisions, and protect design quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and margin.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\nDesign Project Execution & Delivery (45%)\nOwn planning, execution, and delivery of assigned BAS and EPMS design projects from kickoff through construction administration\nLead project initiation activities including scope review, contract requirements, project setup, deliverable schedules, staffing needs, and execution planning\nManage design milestones across applicable phases including concept design, SD, DD, IFP/IFC, bid support, and construction administration\nCoordinate Smart Tech engineers and MEP consultant partners to ensure timely completion of deliverables\nTrack and coordinate design documentation including basis of design, sequences of operation, points and alarm lists, system architecture / riser diagrams, specifications, schedules, and integration requirements\nCoordinate design reviews, page turns, interdisciplinary reviews, and QA/QC activities\nManage RFIs, submittal reviews, design clarifications, and other construction-administration activities within project scope\nIdentify scope gaps, design conflicts, and coordination issues and drive them to resolution while ensuring deliverables meet client standards, applicable codes, contract requirements, and departmental quality expectations\nSupport development of BAS/EPMS-specific input to Owner Project Requirements (OPR) and early space-planning / schematic design efforts in coordination with the AE’s basis of design\nRepresent Smart Tech Contracting at site visits, including existing-condition surveys and BAS/EPMS-related punch-list walkthroughs\nCoordinate BAS/EPMS scope interfaces with other MEP subconsultants, electrical and mechanical engineers, and controls subcontractors as Smart Tech’s design-side point of contact\nCoordinate resource and material forecasting for assigned design scope\nCoordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, pre-functional / functional testing, and BAS/EPMS project closeout activities during construction administration\nFinancial & Change Management (20%)\nOwn project budgets, forecasts, profitability, and financial performance\nMonitor labor utilization, consultant costs, project burn, and remaining effort against budget\nMaintain accurate project forecasts and communicate financial risks to leadership\nIdentify changes in scope and prepare additional-service proposals and change-order documentation\nSupport client negotiations related to scope, schedule, fees, and contract adjustments while protecting design quality and client satisfaction\nDevelop and maintain schedules of value / cost schedules to support client progress billing\nEvaluate controls-subcontractor and vendor proposals during procurement and construction administration and provide award recommendations where applicable\nSchedule & Risk Management (15%)\nDevelop and maintain project schedules aligned with client and overall MEP design milestones\nTrack design deliverables, dependencies, decisions, reviews, and approvals\nIdentify schedule, staffing, scope, technical, and commercial risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans\nCoordinate resource needs with engineering and department leadership and escalate significant risks, client concerns, or delivery constraints as appropriate\nClient & Stakeholder Management (15%)\nServe as the primary day-to-day client contact for assigned projects\nLead project meetings with clients, architects, MEP consultants, Engineers of Record, internal engineering teams, and other project stakeholders\nCommunicate project status, financial performance, schedule, risks, technical decisions, and action items clearly and professionally\nMaintain strong working relationships with client teams and consultant partners to support successful delivery and repeat business\nPromote Smart Tech Contracting’s BAS/EPMS design capabilities to AE firms, owners, and industry partners; support marketing materials and firm positioning within the design community\nIdentify and develop new project opportunities with existing AE and client relationships to support account growth\nSupport proposal development, project expansions, and additional-service opportunities and represent Smart Tech Contracting professionally as an MEP design consultant\nProcess Improvement & Administration (5%)\nMaintain accurate project documentation, meeting minutes, action logs, schedules, forecasts, and status reports\nUtilize Smartsheet and other project-management tools to provide transparency into project performance\nSupport departmental standards, templates, lessons learned, and best-practice libraries\nMaintain project contract administration records; manage personal and project hours using company tools\nLeverage AI and emerging technologies where appropriate to improve project planning, reporting, workflow efficiency, and consistency\nTechnology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency\nIdentify opportunities to apply AI-enabled tools and workflow automation across design documentation, forecasting, and quality processes for BAS/EPMS projects\nSupport adoption of Smart Tech Contracting’s SmartTech.ai platform and related tools to strengthen design readiness, QA/QC, and project controls\nCollaborate with the Special Projects & Innovation (SPI) team to pilot and roll out emerging technologies that align with departmental standards for data security, privacy, and operational integrity\nPromote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in the use of technology to optimize design delivery and scalability\nCompletion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget\nPerforms Other Related Duties as Assigned\nPOSITION REQUIREMENTS\nWorking knowledge of MEP consulting and design-project delivery\nWorking knowledge of BAS/BMS and/or EPMS systems and their relationship to mechanical and electrical systems\nUnderstanding of MEP design phases and construction-document development\nAbility to coordinate technical design deliverables including sequences of operation, points / alarm lists, system diagrams, specifications, and integration requirements\nAbility to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, submittals, and equipment data\nKnowledge of mission-critical facility and data-center design requirements strongly preferred\nAbility to manage multiple concurrent design projects, competing deadlines, and project stakeholders\nProven ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, profitability, scope changes, and change orders\nStrong project scheduling, risk-management, organizational, and decision-making skills\nStrong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills\nProficiency with MS Office Suite and project-management / design-collaboration platforms such as Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360, or similar\nFamiliarity with Revit / BIM design workflows preferred\nAbility to work effectively with engineers, architects, MEP consultants, clients, and construction teams\nAbility to work successfully in a remote environment through strong communication, organization, self-motivation, proactiveness, and accountability\nAbility to work under pressure and meet compressed design schedules\nAbility to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve project workflows and operational efficiency\nKnowledge of MEP, fire alarm (FA), and fire protection (FP) trades and their interface with BAS/EPMS systems\nKnowledge of Method of Procedure (MOP) development and critical-facility work-notification processes\nAbility to follow company and site safety requirements\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions\nAbility to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working on a computer\nAbility to move through offices, project sites, and facility environments as needed\nAbility to occasionally lift or move items up to 25 pounds\nTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS\nUp to approximately 10% travel for client meetings, design workshops, project coordination, and occasional site visits\nDomestic travel may be required; a valid REAL ID-compliant identification or passport is required for air travel\nTravel may include transportation by car or plane depending on business needs\nEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred\nEquivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered\n5+ years of project management, design management, or engineering-project delivery experience within MEP consulting, building automation, controls, or technically complex facilities\nDemonstrated experience owning projects through multiple design phases\nMEP consulting / design experience strongly preferred\nBAS/BMS and/or EPMS project experience strongly preferred\nMission-critical or data-center design experience strongly preferred\nBENEFITS\nSmart Tech Contracting offers a very competitive benefits package; 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