Ready to lead the charge on mission-critical infrastructure? DLB is 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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Automation Field Supervisor 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.
Once 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.
You 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.
This person will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS (ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)

• Multi‑discipline Expertise: Background as BAS technician, PLC programmer, and / or electrical foreman—with proven skill in low‑voltage terminations, conduit routing, loop testing, and network troubleshooting
• Project Controls: Proficient in working within construction management platforms and tools such as Procore, BIM 360/Autodesk Build, P6 or MS Project, and Power BI dashboards for field metrics.
• Codes & Standards: Deep familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV, NFPA 70E, NEC, ISA 88/95, ISA/IEC 62443, UL 508A.
• Soft Skills: Authoritative leadership, decisive under schedule pressure, clear communicator with both trades and C‑suite clients.
• Certifications: OSHA 30, NFPA 70E Qualified Person, PMP, NICET III/IV (Industrial Instrumentation), Rockwell CREST.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace
• Ability to interpret AE construction drawings, BAS shop drawings, manufacturers wiring diagrams, standards documentation, submittals and product data sheets
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Ability to plan effectively and delegate the work of others
• Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as required
• Ability to maintain jobsite and keep it organized
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Daily travel to project sites in local region for duration of projects
• Willing to work extended hours and night shifts during critical cutovers and IST windows.
• Up to 25% travel to other jobsite locations, this may include travel to any of the 50 US states
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.Must relocate to or live in the following regions: Atlanta, GA

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Technology, or related field

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces
• Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment
• On occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds