Program Manager

Saint Paul, MN Full-Time Hybrid $80K–$110K/yr (DOE) Are you a project manager with a technical edge who thrives on keeping complex fabrication and automation projects on track from order to shipment? We're looking for someone who's just as comfortable reviewing a bill of materials as they are leading a customer status call. In this role, you'll own multiple projects end-to-end — coordinating engineering, procurement, and production teams, managing schedules and budgets, and serving as the go-to point of contact for customers. You'll get hands‑on exposure to industrial control systems and play a key role in a growing organization that builds custom‑engineered fabrication and automation solutions for the utility, power, and oil & gas industries. What You'll Do Project Management Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from order entry through shipment Build and maintain project schedules Track engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and delivery Monitor budgets, labor hours, and material costs Manage change orders and scope changes Get ahead of schedule or procurement issues before they impact delivery Customer Communication Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers Review project requirements and specifications Provide status updates and delivery schedules Coordinate customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) Build lasting customer relationships Request quotes and lead times from manufacturers and distributors Compare pricing and identify alternative solutions when needed Purchase electrical and automation components Monitor long-lead items and supplier performance Build strong relationships with key vendors and distributor reps Production Coordination Partner with engineering and shop teams to maintain schedules Review BOMs for completeness Help resolve component availability issues Coordinate project priorities with production supervisors Support continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field 1–3 years of experience in utilities, manufacturing, or a similar industry Basic knowledge of construction and industry standards Working knowledge of PLCs, remote I/O, HMIs, industrial networking, control panel construction, and UL 508A requirements Familiarity with major automation manufacturers (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson, Phoenix Contact, ABB, Eaton, Siemens, Schneider Electric) a plus Exposure to power distribution equipment (PDCs, UL 891 switchboards, panelboards, MCCs, transformers, transfer switches, circuit breakers) a bonus PMP certification and natural gas industry experience are a plus #J-18808-Ljbffr PTS Advance