Automation Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage automation and electrical projects from initial proposal through final completion, invoicing, and billing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for additional automation, controls, and electrical projects with current and new clients.
• Prepare accurate project estimates, proposals, budgets, and detailed schedules.
• Cook up project activities with engineering, field operations, service technicians, purchasing, and accounting teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, labor utilization, material costs, subcontractor performance, and overall project profitability.
• Ensure all projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with customer expectations and specifications.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including reports, quotes, proposals, and customer records.
• Promote and ensure compliance with all safety standards, company policies, and relevant industry regulations.
• Support business development efforts by contributing technical insight to proposals, quotes, and customer presentations.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and productivity for customers through advanced automation technologies.

Requirements

• Proven project management experience, ideally within industrial automation or related electrical projects.
• Strong understanding of automation systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and scope while maintaining profitability.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Experience with quoting, estimation, and proposal development for technical projects.
• Ability to engage in business development activities and identify new project opportunities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with customers, engineers, field personnel, and internal teams.
• Solid organizational and documentation skills to maintain accurate project records and reports.
• Able to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies and industry regulations.