[Hiring] Project Manager - Design @SmartTech Contracting LLC

Role Description

The 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.

• Own project scope, schedule, financial performance, design coordination, risk management, and client communication from project kickoff through design development and construction administration.
• Work closely with Smart Tech Contracting Control Systems engineers, client teams, architects, Engineers of Record, and consultant partners.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned projects and operate with a high degree of independence.
• Anticipate risk, drive decisions, and protect design quality, schedule, client satisfaction, and margin.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of MEP consulting and design-project delivery.
• Working knowledge of BAS/BMS and/or EPMS systems and their relationship to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of MEP design phases and construction-document development.
• Ability to coordinate technical design deliverables including sequences of operation, points/alarm lists, system diagrams, specifications, and integration requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, standards, submittals, and equipment data.
• Knowledge of mission-critical facility and data-center design requirements strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent design projects, competing deadlines, and project stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, profitability, scope changes, and change orders.
• Strong project scheduling, risk-management, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and project-management/design-collaboration platforms such as Smartsheet, Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, or similar.
• Familiarity with Revit/BIM design workflows preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, architects, MEP consultants, clients, and construction teams.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through strong communication, organization, self-motivation, proactiveness, and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet compressed design schedules.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve project workflows and operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of MEP, fire alarm (FA), and fire protection (FP) trades and their interface with BAS/EPMS systems.
• Knowledge of Method of Procedure (MOP) development and critical-facility work-notification processes.
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.

Requirements

• Up to approximately 10% travel for client meetings, design workshops, project coordination, and occasional site visits.
• Domestic travel may be required; a valid REAL ID-compliant identification or passport is required for air travel.
• Travel may include transportation by car or plane depending on business needs.

Benefits

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26.
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option.
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year.
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage.
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and professional licensing assistance.
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment.