Project Manager
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.
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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.