Project Manager (Automation & Controls)
The Project Manager will lead automation projects across a variety of industries managing PLC HMI and SCADA solutions while providing handson technical leadership. This role involves direct interaction with customers and overseeing a team of engineers to ensure projects meet technical financial and business goals. A successful Project Manager will have strong problemsolving skills business acumen and leadership capabilities to drive project success and secure repeat business.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Team Management
- Oversee the scope schedule and budget for automation projects ranging from $250K to $5M.
- Ensure profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction and project deliverables.
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers/technicians in delivering highquality automation solutions.
- Work directly with customers to identify requirements develop specifications and oversee design implementation testing commissioning and qualification.
Technical Engineering
- Develop control system designs for industrial processes and machinery.
- Write procedural documentation for instrumentation and hardware configurations.
- Create operational philosophies and sequences of operations for control system implementation.
- Design electrical schematics including power distribution control panels and NEC compliance.
- Program PLC ladder logic and function blocks (Rockwell Siemens Modicon etc.).
- Configure SCADA applications (Cimplicity Wonderware Intellution Rockwell).
- Work with VFDs servos electronic overloads and networking solutions.
- Utilize SQL databases scripting and historian systems for data acquisition.
- Navigate and modify AutoCAD and 3D models for system design.
Business & Sales Development
- Identify new sales opportunities and propose scope changes with clear justifications.
- Build relationships across targeted industries to generate business growth.
- Assist in the development of sales quotations and project proposals.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor s Degree in Engineering (Electrical Control Mechanical Chemical or Computer Science preferred). PMP certification is a plus.
8 years of experience managing automation/control system projects.
Proven project management experience successfully delivering automation solutions.
Industry experience in Food & Beverage Oil & Gas Wood or Grain Processing is preferred.
Expertise in electrical design PLC programming and SCADA system integration.
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
Strong business acumen and customer relationship skills.
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