Senior Automation Field Supervisor - Critical Infrastructure

As a master system integrator (MSI), Smart Tech Contracting excels in streamlining complex building automation system (BAS) and technology integrations, offering a comprehensive turnkey package that includes DDC, PLC, and SCADA solutions.

We offer systems design, graphical standards development, central plant optimization (CPO), enterprise-level energy and operational monitoring, and robust alarming solutions. Our expertise in hyperscale and colocation data center integrations ensures seamless, efficient operations vital in today's data-driven world.

Ready to lead the charge on mission-critical infrastructure? We are seeking a hands-on Senior Automation Field Supervisor to drive high-stakes data center builds from the ground up—coordinating multi-discipline teams, managing fast-paced installations, and delivering cutting-edge BAS/PLC/SCADA systems. If you're a decisive leader with deep technical expertise and thrive under pressure, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a high-growth industry.

Signing Bonus up to $10k and New Hire Milestone Bonus up to $15k

Position Title: Senior Automation Field Supervisor – Critical Infrastructure

Position Location: Must relocate to or live in Atlanta, GA

SALARY

Smart Tech Contracting recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Automation Field Supervisor – Critical Infrastructure is a boots‑on‑the‑ground leader for hyperscale and colocation data‑center builds ranging from 40 MW to 200 MW. You will orchestrate multi‑discipline technical field crews—BAS technicians, PLC Software Engineers, SCADA Engineers, low‑voltage electricians, and commissioning agents—to deliver fully integrated PLC, DDC, and SCADA solutions on aggressive speed‑to‑market schedules.

The Senior Automation Field Supervisor – Critical Infrastructure when project mobilization occurs you will oversee all execution on site including installation, BIM team coordination, L2 install testing, L3 start‑up, Level 4 functional testing, and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing (IST) for BAS/PLC/SCADA scope.

The Senior Automation Field Supervisor – Critical Infrastructure will serve as primary site contact for GC superintendents, owner construction managers, and mechanical and electrical equipment startup and service teams. You will own execution of STC field toolkits including project management tools integration, BIM 360, digital pre‑task planning, Safety program execution and reporting — and drive lessons learned into corporate playbooks.

The Senior Automation Field Supervisor – Critical Infrastructure will self-direct on day-to-day work and receives high level instruction on new projects, tasks or assignments.

The Senior Automation Field Supervisor – Critical Infrastructure will execute and lead teams and projects, tasks or assignments of complex scope. May coordinate activities of other personnel.

This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Construction and Installation Management (40%)

• Develop 3‑week look‑ahead schedules for automation, electrical, and network tasks; coordinate with GC master schedule

• Direct field crews on conduit / cable tray installation, panel mounting, device terminations, network bus terminations, and copper and fiber pulls

• Enforce QA/QC checkpoints for installation and automation scope

• Direct and monitor subcontractors (onsite and offsite) including scheduling, resource management and coordination of construction and start-up services as needed.

Startup, Commissioning, and IST Coordination (25%)

• Coordinate Level 2 installation QA checks, Level 3 point‑to‑point checkout, Level 4 functional testing, and Level 5 IST with internal and external stakeholders including commissioning authority

• Manage testing documentation and help drive issue closure with technical staff to ensure schedule compliance

Safety, Risk and Change Management (15%)

• Champion NFPA 70E and OSHA compliance; chair daily toolbox and weekly safety stand‑downs

• Develop Methods of Procedure