Albireo Energy · 13 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expAlbireo Energy is a company focused on delivering high-reliability solutions for data center environments. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical Building Automation System (BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and managing client relationships.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management
Hiring Manager
Laura Weedall, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Lead a portfolio of large-scale data center BAS and EPMS projects
Ensure alignment with client SLAs, commissioning milestones, MOP/EOP standards, and critical-path schedules
Drive planning, coordination, and execution while managing risks unique to mission‑critical facilities
Mentor junior PMs and associate PMs as well as Project Superintendents in data center delivery standards
Coordinate internal engineers, programmers, field technicians, electricians, and commissioning partners
Oversee subcontractors responsible for controls installation, metering installation, fiber/copper networks, and panel fabrication
Evaluate performance and enforce adherence to safety, QA/QC, and data center specifications
Develop detailed project budgets for BAS/EPMS scope, including labor, materials, commissioning support, and change management
Maintain cost control, forecast accurately, and ensure alignment with SOV and billing cycles
Support cash flow management and revenue recognition
Maintain project documentation: RFIs, submittals, panel shop drawings, I/O summaries, device maps, sequences, network diagrams, and commissioning artifacts
Provide status reporting to internal and external stakeholders—including GC, MEP engineers, commissioning agents, and end users
Ensure documentation meets data center owner standards (e.g., Cx checklists, closeout binders, turnover packages)
Identify scope gaps related to design changes, sequence revisions, metering packages, or network requirements
Create CO estimates and obtain customer approval
Coordinate integration of approved changes into project budget and schedule
Manage procurement of controls hardware, EPMS meters, network switches, panels, sensors, and commissioning equipment
Track lead times for long‑lead items (e.g., advanced power meters, SCADA servers)
Ensure materials are staged, inspected, and deployed to site on schedule
Proactively identify risks related to power shutdowns, network cutovers, commissioning windows, and operational impacts
Develop mitigation strategies and escalate issues when appropriate
Support dispute resolution with vendors or subcontractors
Lead BAS and EPMS system startup, loop checks, point‑to‑point testing, and functional testing
Manage integration with SCADA, BMS front ends, and electrical infrastructure
Support Level 1–5 commissioning, including test script execution and issue resolution
Oversee final turnover, training, documentation delivery, and transition to service
Ensure adherence to data center owner standards, industry codes, electrical safety requirements, and internal quality processes
Monitor adherence to cybersecurity, network segmentation, and naming conventions
Stay informed on emerging data center technologies and compliance updates
Enforce strict safety protocols around energized equipment, high‑voltage work, confined spaces, and elevated locations
Conduct site safety evaluations and participate in incident investigations
Promote a safety‑first mindset throughout all project activities
Serve as the primary point of contact for GC, end user, commissioning teams, and design partners
Provide clear, consistent communication and proactive issue management
Build long-term relationships by delivering high‑quality, reliable project outcomes
Coordinate with engineering, panel fabrication, programming, service, and sales teams
Lead cross-functional meetings to align project goals, commissioning plans, and resource planning
Drive consistency across multiple data center projects and regions
Lead and mentor field leaders, technicians, and engineers
Delegate effectively, provide actionable feedback, and support team development
Promote continuous improvement and best practice adoption across teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related technical field
5–10+ years of project management experience in BAS, EPMS, or mission‑critical MEP systems
Strong understanding of BAS/EPMS architecture, network topologies, metering systems, SCADA, and electrical distribution equipment
Expertise with MS Project, Excel, SharePoint, and project controls tools
Knowledge of sequences of operation, load shedding, redundancy concepts, trending, alarming, and critical infrastructure monitoring
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain technical concepts to clients, GC personnel, and non‑technical stakeholders
Skilled in leading diverse teams in high‑pressure, schedule‑driven environments
Experienced in managing multimillion‑dollar project budgets
Skilled in forecasting, revenue management, and cost control
High integrity, accountability, and commitment to quality
Strong emphasis on procedural consistency, documentation accuracy, and operational excellence
Supervise and support engineers, technicians, site leaders, and subcontractors; provide guidance on policy interpretation, expectations, and performance standards
Preferred
Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments strongly preferred
PMP certification preferred
Company
Albireo Energy
Albireo Energy provides building automation and integration solutions and energy services to institutional buildings nationally.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Huron Capital
2014-02-14Private Equity
Leadership Team
Larry Wash
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
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