Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of project management experience in systems integration, automation, or controls
Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills
Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite
PMP certification or equivalent is a plus
Responsibilities
Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, and budget
Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and clients
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and critical paths using appropriate tools
Monitor progress and adjust plans proactively to address changes, risks, and challenges
Serve as the primary liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining clear and consistent communication
Coordinate and allocate resources across internal teams and third-party contractors
Oversee preparation of technical and project documentation, including specifications, change orders, and operation manuals
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k)
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering system integration projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with client requirements and company quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a working knowledge of control systems and integration processes. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams, ensuring technical, financial, and operational success throughout the project lifecycle.
DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Project Leadership & Execution • Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery against scope, schedule, and budget. • Define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and clients. • Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and critical paths using appropriate tools. • Monitor progress and adjust plans proactively to address changes, risks, and challenges. • Ensure adherence to company QA/QC standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Client & Stakeholder Management • Serve as the primary liaison between the client and internal teams, maintaining clear and consistent communication. • Facilitate client and contractor meetings, providing regular project updates, progress reports, and presentations. • Manage client expectations and address issues, changes, and risks with professionalism and transparency. • Build and maintain strong client relationships to support long-term business growth.
Team & Resource Coordination • Coordinate and allocate resources across internal teams and third-party contractors. • Clearly communicate roles, responsibilities, and expectations to team members. • Facilitate regular project meetings to ensure alignment and resolve issues. • Promote collaboration across engineering, design, and commissioning teams.
Technical & Documentation Oversight • Oversee preparation of technical and project documentation, including specifications, change orders, operation manuals, and closeout materials. • Review and approve process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), redlines, and other project drawings. • Ensure project deliverables (controls design, programming, testing, and commissioning) are completed to standard. • Support pricing, proposals, and quotation development as required.
Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities for productivity improvements, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction. • Recommend and implement process improvements in project delivery methods. • Contribute to knowledge transfer and promote best practices across the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS Education • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). Skills • 5 + years of project management experience, preferably in systems integration, automation, or controls. • Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems. • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills. • Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite. • PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT • Standing for extended periods of time. • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand/power tools, computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices. • Physically able to travel to job sites to perform panel installation or modifications, assist in the startup of panel and instrumentation systems • Extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. This may include weekdays, weekends or holidays. May be assigned to work at a Client's facility or site for an extended period of time. • While performing duties of this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls. • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
