Lead Controls Project Manager
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Insight Global is hiring a Lead Controls Project Manager. Insight Global is seeking a Lead Controls Project Manager to support a hyperscale data center. This role involves managing the execution of BMS/BAS and EPMS controls delivery across various stages, including design, submittals, procurement coordination, software development, installation support, commissioning readiness, issue resolution, reporting, and closeout. The ideal candidate is a field-focused controls commissioning engineer comfortable in a high-activity data center construction environment.
Key focus areas include Manage execution of BMS/BAS and EPMS controls delivery across design, submittals, and procurement coordination, Develop software and support installation for control systems, and Conduct commissioning readiness activities and resolve issues.
Successful candidates bring 15+ Years Managing Construction, Controls, Or Automation Projects, 5+ Years Leading Controls Projects, Design Coordination, And Commissioning Activities, and Experience Supporting BMS / BAS, EPMS, Controls, Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, Commissioning, Startup, Or Mission-Critical Field Execution. Important skills include BMS / BAS, EPMS, Controls, Automation, Electrical, and Mechanical.
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Job Description
Insight Global is seeking Lead Controls Project Manager to support on a hyperscale data center. This role will be based out of our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA in order to work directly with our engineering consulting team. These roles will manage execution of BMS / BAS and EPMS controls delivery across design, submittals, procurement coordination, software development, installation support, commissioning readiness, issue resolution, reporting, and closeout.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a field-focused controls commissioning engineer who can execute testing safely, troubleshoot quickly, document accurately, and communicate clearly with project stakeholders. This person must be comfortable working in a high-activity data center construction environment where commissioning readiness, issue closure, and documentation accuracy directly impact final acceptance and turnover.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
Skills and Requirements
15+ years managing construction, controls, or automation projects
5+ years leading controls projects, design coordination, and commissioning activities
Experience supporting BMS / BAS, EPMS, controls, automation, electrical, mechanical, commissioning, startup, or mission-critical field execution.
Ability to read and interpret control drawings, electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, points lists, wiring diagrams, network diagrams, and sequences of operation.
Hands-on troubleshooting experience with field devices, control panels, communication networks, instrumentation, alarms, graphics, and equipment interfaces.
Experience documenting test results, deficiencies, corrective actions, punch lists, redlines, and commissioning records.
Strong safety mindset, field communication skills, documentation discipline, and ability to work in an active construction environment. Hyperscale data center, mission-critical facility, commissioning, controls, electrical, mechanical, or industrial automation experience.
Experience with Ignition SCADA, Allen-Bradley PLCs, BMS / BAS, EPMS, BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, field instrumentation, and networked control devices.
Experience supporting L3–L5 commissioning, integrated systems testing, failure-mode testing, alarm validation, and owner / CxA witness testing.
Familiarity with Procore, SharePoint, Bluebeam, commissioning management tools, test scripts, punch list systems, or field documentation platforms.
OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, electrical safety, commissioning, controls, or instrumentation-related certifications are preferred but not required.
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