Senior Automation Project Manager – Critical Infrastructure

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🕒 August 25

🌶️ New Mexico, Texas – Remote

🌶️ New Mexico – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $120.8k - $144.6k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👷‍♀️ Project Manager

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SmartTech

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2 - 10 employees

Founded 2014

🤝 B2B

🏢 Enterprise

💼 Consulting

B2B • Enterprise • Consulting

SmartTech is a Cairo-based digital transformation and IT services company (founded 2013) that provides web and mobile development, e‑commerce platforms, enterprise software implementations and outsourcing. They offer solutions such as CRM, ERP (including Odoo and Microsoft Dynamics), ECM, Facility Management System (FMS), enterprise content and e‑commerce storefronts, plus services in BI, QA, and cloud (AWS). SmartTech also provides training and staffing/outsourcing (DotNet, Java, consultants) and positions itself as a partner for enterprises to build online stores and deliver custom software solutions.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic leadership in the Critical Infrastructure department • Plan, execute, and close large-scale, multi-site automation and integration programs for hyperscale and colocation data-center campuses • Coordinate BAS, PLC/SCADA, HVAC, electrical, and IT/OT network teams from design through integrated systems testing and owner turnover • Act as the primary interface between contractors, equipment OEMs, commissioning agents, and hyperscale owner teams • Drive aggressive schedules using phase overlap, prefabrication, and modular deployment strategies • Own program P&L, risk management, and executive-level reporting for high-value projects and programs • 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 EPMS, distributed control systems, fire-life-safety, and owner DCIM platforms • Develop optimized build sequences, including workfaces, pods, and skids, to meet speed-to-market targets • Evaluate and review subcontractor proposals and provide contract-award recommendations • 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 and implement mitigation strategies • Chair weekly Big-Room meetings with owners, general contractors, trade partners, and commissioning authorities • Mentor project engineers and assistant project managers; project and allocate resources across multiple projects • Leverage digital twins, BIM 360/Procore, and AI-driven analytics to enhance schedule certainty and continuous improvement • Contribute to company best-practice standards and libraries for hyperscale delivery • Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget • Perform other related duties as assigned

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent military/industry experience • 8+ years delivering mission critical automation or controls projects • ≥4 years as lead or senior project manager on ≥50 MW data center builds or comparable industrial megaprojects • Advanced knowledge of large-scale BAS, PLC, and SCADA platform implementation for industrial automation and mission critical projects • Knowledge of Rockwell, Schneider, Siemens, Ignition, AVEVA, and Niagara 4 platforms • Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, OPC-UA, Fieldbus, and Profibus protocols • Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, NFPA 70E, IEEE 3004, and hyperscale owner design guides • Experience with level 4/5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST), MOP/SOP/EOP development, and turnover documentation • Proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project, Procore, BIM 360, and cost-management platforms • Demonstrated ability to lead distributed teams in high-pressure, schedule-compressed environments • Exceptional client-facing communication, negotiation, and presentation capabilities • 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 • Travel up to 25%, including travel to any or all 50 US states • Valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative, such as a passport, required for business air travel effective May 7, 2025 • Preferred certifications: PMP, CCP, NICET IV

🏖️ 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