Industrial Automation Project Manager

Job Description

Client is looking for a Project Manager for our growing Building Automation team. PMs must have the ability to manage projects from start to finish, while leading a team of engineers at a high level. Experience with project financials, reporting, invoicing, procurement, drafting change orders, and coordination with customers.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for project margin and takes steps to increase the financial health of the project.

Establish schedule for projects and carefully monitors project for completion.

Accurately forecasting resources of their projects.

Review and monitor potential sources of risk and strategies for mitigation.

Presents Project Schedule, Scope, and Resource Plan to divisional Director/Group Manager.

Responsible for project financials including but not limited to:

Project Financial Reporting

Cost projections/cash flow reporting

Monthly job Invoicing

Quantify and draft change orders

Enforces quality plans for projects and monitors projects for quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Serves as the primary commercial contact for customers.

Manages large projects and/or multiple concurrent projects.

Determine causes of deviations from the project plan or schedule and the recommended corrective actions.

Capable of negotiating Terms & Conditions with customers.

Provide technical guidance to project team when required.

Enforce use of engineering standards.

Contributes to development of tools that facilitate project management.

Participates and contributes to QMS.

Demonstrates excellent communications, planning, organization, leadership, and motivation skills.

Demonstrates the ability to balance project finances, customer satisfaction, and team development.

Qualifications:

At least 3-5 years of project leadership experience – project management or technical lead

Experience organizing, scheduling, and leading meetings with internal teams and customers

Experience coordinating with general contractors and end clients

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Microsoft Project

Addtional Qualifications considered a plus:

Electrical low voltage installation and subcontractor management experience

Basic understanding of HVAC systems in large building automation systems

Basic understanding of sequence of operations and P&IDs for HVAC and plant utilities

Basic understanding of instrumentation and control valves for HVAC systems

Building automation and/or industrial controls experience (Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA, Inductive Automation) is a plus

Onsite commissioning experience is a plus.