Project Manager – Design

SmartTech

. Own planning, execution, and delivery of assigned BAS and EPMS design projects from kickoff through construction administration .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,750 - $120,225 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing BAS and EPMS design projects, including project planning, execution, and delivery across multiple design phases. Proficient in coordinating technical design deliverables and managing project budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications.

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BAS/EPMS Project ExperienceMEP Consulting/Design ExperienceProject Management SkillsRisk ManagementProficiency with Smartsheet

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementDesign ManagementBAS/BMS Systems KnowledgeMEP Design Phases UnderstandingEngineering Drawings InterpretationBudget ManagementChange Order ManagementTechnical Design CoordinationMethod of Procedure DevelopmentAI and Workflow Automation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsAbility to Work Under PressureClient CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteSmartsheetBluebeamProcoreAutodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or ArchitectureREAL ID-compliant Identification or Passport

Industry Keywords

Building AutomationControlsMission-Critical DesignData-Center DesignConstruction AdministrationTechnical Project DeliveryFire Alarm and Protection TradesEmerging TechnologiesProject SchedulingQuality Assurance/Quality Control

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own planning, execution, and delivery of assigned BAS and EPMS design projects from kickoff through construction administration
Lead project initiation, including scope review, contract requirements, project setup, deliverable schedules, staffing, and execution planning
Manage design milestones across concept design, SD, DD, IFP/IFC, bid support, and construction administration
Coordinate Smart Tech engineers and MEP consultant partners to complete deliverables on time
Track design documentation, including basis of design, sequences of operation, points and alarm lists, system architecture/riser diagrams, specifications, schedules, and integration requirements
Coordinate design reviews, page turns, interdisciplinary reviews, and QA/QC activities
Manage RFIs, submittal reviews, design clarifications, and construction-administration activities
Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and coordination issues and drive resolution
Support BAS/EPMS input to Owner Project Requirements and early space-planning/schematic-design efforts
Represent Smart Tech Contracting at site visits and BAS/EPMS punch-list walkthroughs
Coordinate BAS/EPMS interfaces with MEP subconsultants, engineers, and controls subcontractors
Coordinate resource and material forecasting
Coordinate or oversee start-up, cutover, testing, and project closeout
Own project budgets, forecasts, profitability, labor utilization, consultant costs, burn, and remaining effort
Prepare additional-service proposals and change-order documentation
Support client negotiations regarding scope, schedule, fees, and contract adjustments
Develop and maintain schedules of value/cost schedules for progress billing
Evaluate controls-subcontractor and vendor proposals and provide award recommendations
Develop and maintain project schedules, dependencies, decisions, reviews, and approvals
Identify and mitigate schedule, staffing, scope, technical, and commercial risks
Serve as primary day-to-day client contact
Lead project meetings with clients, architects, MEP consultants, Engineers of Record, internal engineering teams, and stakeholders
Communicate project status, financial performance, schedule, risks, technical decisions, and action items
Promote BAS/EPMS design capabilities and support marketing, proposals, project expansions, and additional-service opportunities
Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, action logs, schedules, forecasts, status reports, and contract-administration records
Use Smartsheet and other project-management tools to provide project-performance transparency
Support standards, templates, lessons learned, and best-practice libraries
Leverage AI, workflow automation, and SmartTech.ai to improve design planning, reporting, QA/QC, and project controls
Collaborate with the Special Projects & Innovation team on emerging-technology pilots
Complete assigned tasks and deliverables on time and on budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience may be considered
5+ years of project management, design management, or engineering-project delivery experience within MEP consulting, building automation, controls, or technically complex facilities
Demonstrated experience owning projects through multiple design phases
MEP consulting/design experience strongly preferred
BAS/BMS and/or EPMS project experience strongly preferred
Mission-critical or data-center design experience strongly preferred
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
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
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
Knowledge of MEP, fire alarm, and fire protection trades and their interface with BAS/EPMS systems
Knowledge of Method of Procedure development and critical-facility work-notification processes
Ability to work successfully in a remote environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet compressed design schedules
Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve project workflows and operational efficiency
Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
Up to approximately 10% domestic travel; valid REAL ID-compliant identification or passport required for air travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice of comprehensive medical plans, including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP with HSA option
Dental and vision plans
Medical, dental, and vision benefits for spouse/domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
401(k) 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 for employees and eligible dependents
Short- and long-term disability coverage
AD&D coverage
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Professional licensing assistance
Paid parental leave after one year of employment