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Construction Project Manager (Data CentersControls)
Home Base: Atlanta, GA Area
Travel: Regional Travel and Project Support as Needed
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Company: JSET Automated Technologies
About JSET Automated Technologies
JSET Automated Technologies specializes in Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), controls integration, and mission-critical infrastructure projects. We support complex data center and industrial projects throughout the United States and are committed to delivering quality, consistency, and operational excellence on every project.
Position Overview
JSET is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects throughout the Southeast and Midwest regions.
This is a field-based leadership role responsible for managing projects from startup through turnover while actively directing field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and project execution activities on active construction sites.
Project Managers at JSET are expected to be actively involved in the field, leading teams, solving problems, coordinating stakeholders, and driving project success from kickoff through closeout.
While a significant portion of work will support projects throughout the Atlanta region, candidates should be comfortable traveling to project sites throughout the Southeast and Midwest as project needs require.
What You'll Do
- Lead controls and data center construction projects from startup through turnover
- Direct and manage field technicians, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors
- Establish daily and weekly priorities for field teams
- Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project performance
- Coordinate manpower planning, material procurement, and resource allocation
- Review contracts, drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and project documentation
- Track project risks, resolve field issues, and drive timely decision-making
- Conduct regular jobsite walks and actively manage project execution in the field
- Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities
- Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
- Utilize Procore and other project management tools to maintain project visibility and documentation
You'll Be a Great Fit If You Have Experience In:
- Electrical construction project management
- Industrial construction project management
- Data center construction
- Mission-critical construction environments
- Controls, automation, or Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Managing field technicians, foremen, and subcontractors
- Electrical, low-voltage, or systems integration projects
- Coordinating construction schedules, manpower, procurement, and project execution
- Leading projects from startup through commissioning and turnover
Candidates Often Come From Backgrounds Such As:
- Electrical Project Manager
- Controls Project Manager
- Industrial Construction Project Manager
- Construction Project Manager
- Electrical Superintendent looking to move into project management
- Construction Manager
- Mission-Critical Construction Project Manager
- Building Automation (BAS/BMS) Project Manager
- Data Center Construction Project Manager
Successful candidates are typically individuals who enjoy leading field teams, solving construction challenges, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and taking ownership of project execution from kickoff through turnover.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction project management experience in electrical, controls, industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, or similar construction environments
- Experience managing direct field labor, subcontractors, and active construction projects
- Proven experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, procurement, and customer relationships
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods
- Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and cost tracking
- Experience utilizing Procore or similar construction management software
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
- Valid driver's license
- Ability and willingness to travel based on project needs
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
- Experience managing data center, mission-critical, industrial, or electrical construction projects
- Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities
- Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software
- Knowledge of controls systems, low-voltage systems, or industrial automation
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
- Company Vehicle
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exposure to Large-Scale Data Center and Mission-Critical Projects
Work Environment
- Primarily field-based role supporting active construction projects
- Daily interaction with field technicians, foremen, subcontractors, customers, and project stakeholders
- Frequent presence on data center and industrial job sites
- Regular use of Procore, project management software, and mobile technology in the field
- Fast-paced environment supporting multiple project priorities
- Regional travel and temporary project assignments are a regular part of the role
Why Join JSET?
At JSET, Project Managers are trusted to lead. You'll have direct ownership of project execution while working alongside experienced field leaders, technical experts, and operational leadership on some of the industry's most complex controls and mission-critical infrastructure projects.
If you're a construction professional who enjoys leading teams, solving problems in the field, and delivering successful project outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. JSET Automated Technologies does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
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Construction Project Lead Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction project lead job in Atlanta?
Focus on Atlanta's most active hiring sectors: commercial real estate development around Midtown and Buckhead, MARTA infrastructure expansion, and the wave of mixed-use projects reshaping the BeltLine and Westside. General contractors and development firms managing large-scale urban projects hire most consistently. Candidates who can demonstrate on-site leadership in dense urban environments, subcontractor coordination, and familiarity with Atlanta's permitting process get the strongest response.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Atlanta?
Companies currently hiring construction project leads in Atlanta include Hoar, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Atlanta's market is driven by a mix of national general contractors with regional offices and homegrown developers active in the city's ongoing commercial and transit-oriented construction boom.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, but only in limited cases, since construction project lead work is largely site-dependent by nature. About 47% of construction project lead openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically for roles focused on pre-construction planning, estimating, or owner-side project oversight rather than active field management.
How can I get a construction project lead job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is moving up from a field foreman or assistant superintendent role with a mid-size general contractor working on commercial or multifamily projects. Atlanta developers active in Westside and Old Fourth Ward redevelopment often promote from within. Completing OSHA 30 certification, gaining hands-on experience with scheduling software, and building a portfolio of completed Atlanta-area projects strengthens a junior candidate's case considerably.
Which industries hire the most construction project leads in Atlanta?
Atlanta construction project lead roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Atlanta's sustained population growth, ongoing transit expansion, and major corporate relocations to the metro area keep demand high across commercial, residential, and public infrastructure construction.
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