Construction Manager, BMS Controls & Data Centers
Mantis Innovation
Full-time
On-site
Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Mantis Innovation is a leading facility performance consultant and project delivery engine that delivers smart, sustainable solutions that improve facility performance and unlock operational efficiencies. We serve over 70% of what a building owner/operator spends on their buildings inside and out, including the building envelope, pavements, mechanical systems, lighting, energy procurement, and technology ecosystem. Our company delivers custom outcomes for our clients that reduce operating costs, flatten capital spending, reduce carbon emissions, and drive sustainability ambition.
GENERAL PURPOSE:
As a Construction Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-performance infrastructure and retrofit projects focused on Building Management System (BMS) integration within mission-critical environments such as data centers. These projects encompass mechanical systems upgrades, smart controls deployment, and energy optimization strategies tailored to complex technical facilities. You will manage the full lifecycle of construction activities, ensuring alignment with client operational goals, uptime requirements, and sustainability targets. Meets all professional and legal requirements for performing the work assigned. Out-of-state travel may range up to 30%.
Project Leadership & Execution
- Manage construction projects from planning through commissioning, with a focus on BMS controls integration, HVAC retrofits, and smart infrastructure upgrades in data center environments.
- Oversee site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence in high-reliability facilities.
- Leverage Mantis’ enterprise-wide digital platforms to drive performance insights, enable smart system integration, and ensure delivery excellence.
- Lead project teams including design engineers, BMS specialists, commissioning agents, property management, operating engineers, environmental consultants, and client technology teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Support and organize projects with Project Managers, if applicable, and maintain POC for customers during the entire project.
- Become the primary POC for the client as needed, working within their team and ours to exceed expectations and ensure successful project delivery.
- Proactively address project challenges, including financial and operational issues, to ensure seamless client experience and transparency.
- Interact with internal team members including sales support, marketing, strategic account executives, sales executives, fellow project managers, subject matter experts, and senior management as needed.
Project Management
- Serve as the trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients, ensuring transparent communication and responsive service throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project outcomes with client sustainability targets, decarbonization strategies, and smart infrastructure objectives.
- Identify and implement innovative approaches to BMS retrofit design, smart building integration, and continuous performance improvement.
- Manage multiple projects at various phases and in various locations, from project identification through design, planning, client approval, and financial closeout.
- Demonstrate full accountability for “cradle to grave” management of projects.
- Create and execute project and delivery schedules and revisions as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identify the resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to members of the project team.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Champion the deployment of IoT-enabled BMS platforms, fault detection diagnostics, and energy-efficient control strategies aligned with Mantis’ sustainability goals.
- Identify upselling opportunities and work with Account Managers to sell additional projects.
Financial & Administrative Oversight
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
- Ensure accurate documentation, predictive reporting, and initiative-taking financial forecasting using Mantis’ performance platforms.
- Support invoicing, revenue recognition, and financial compliance in close coordination with project accounting and delivery teams.
- Work with Project Accountant to ensure appropriate revenue recognition, timely and accurate invoicing, accurate cash and revenue forecasting, and assist with receivables for project if needed.
- Manage project budget.
- Analyze project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
- Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of project including project set-up form, budgets, schedules, tracking progress, meeting minutes, financial funding requests, and status reports on time and following pre-established formats to pass all project documentation reviews with client.
- Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 12+ years of project management experience across engineering, construction, or technical system projects.
- Strong understanding of BMS integration strategies and data center infrastructure requirements.
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and project documents.
- Familiar with field installation practices and coordinating technical infrastructure.
- Experience with system testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance.
- Skilled in working with cross-functional teams, including contractors, engineers, and clients.
- Strong organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented and hands-on.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project tools.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- PMP, Tridium Niagara NX4, LEED or equivalent certification
- Experience with smart building platforms, BMS commissioning protocols, and data center operational standards.
$125,000 - $165,000 a year
What else can we offer you?
We offer a fantastic lineup of benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401k Matching, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, and a flexible hybrid work schedule (for office-based employees). Working at Mantis also brings tremendous professional development opportunities that allow you to make a real impact on both the company and your career!
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and members of historically marginalized communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Mantis we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so if this role has you excited but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification we encourage you to still apply!
Note: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.
Mantis Innovation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.