Project Manager, Controls and Automation

Who You’ll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

What You’ll Do

• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for our clients.
• Manage project tasks including hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and all associated project documentation.
• Manage project execution including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project set-up.
• Ensure the proper use of company facilities (plant and equipment).
• Lead, develop and grow the controls & automation business in the local office and region; cultivate and maintain relationships with key client contacts.
• Mentor and guide professionals; provide feedback, evaluation, training, and career development guidance.
• Participate on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm-wide standards.
• Handle strategic business planning and development of annual vision plans for the controls & automation group.
• Work with the recruiting team to identify and hire professionals into the controls & automation group.
• Provide quarterly reporting to the office partners and regional partners.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure proper reporting of the controls & automation group activities.
• Convey a positive image of Barry-Wehmiller Design Group and support the development of a strong culture consistent with our Guiding Principles of Leadership.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in developing and providing automation solutions for the consumer products or industrial design industries.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications.
• Proficiency in Rockwell hardware and software solutions.
• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, and GE software/hardware (preferred).
• Experience in food & beverage, pulp & paper, or other industrial industries (preferred).
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start-up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• A bachelor of science in electrical engineering is preferred, but consideration will be given to other engineering degrees based on relevant experience.