Controls Project Engineering Manager

Conveyor Controls Project Engineering Manager Automotive Conveyor & Material Handling Controls | Multi-Trade Construction Services Firm | Dearborn, MI About the Opportunity We're partnering with a premier, AI-enabled construction services platform serving data center, energy, automotive, government, commercial and industrial clients. Their conveyor controls team has grown from a two-person group, and they need a third leader to help deliver projects across North America. This is a strong fit if you enjoy leading controls projects from pre-bid through closeout, and you want a role with real ownership on a growing team. What You'll Be Doing Lead controls engineering from estimating and kickoff through design, installation, commissioning, launch and closeout Oversee PLC, HMI, network, safety and automation systems on automotive conveyor and material handling projects Serve as the main technical contact for customers, contractors, suppliers and internal project teams Review customer specifications, contracts and drawings to flag requirements, risks and scope changes Coordinate programming, testing, validation, customer buy-off and startup with skilled tradesmen and contractors Run project meetings and track schedules, action items and open issues Support estimating and sales with technical scope and proposals Mentor controls engineers and promote a culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost Travel to job sites across the USA, Canada and Mexico, typically a couple of weeks at a time. Travel is 50%+, and expenses are covered. What You Bring High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, automation or a related field is a plus. Equivalent industry experience is considered. 8–10+ years in industrial controls, automation, material handling or automotive manufacturing Conveyor background is essential. Automotive and overhead conveyor experience is strongly preferred. Experience coordinating or managing controls projects, with a focus on oversight rather than hands‑on programming Working knowledge of Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell (Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk), PLC, HMI and industrial networks Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Teams and MS Project or similar scheduling tools Strong communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects No union experience needed Why This Role Join a growing team at a firm backed by the scale and stability of a national organization Salary up to $150K, plus a discretionary bonus Day‑one benefits eligibility, with no waiting period Comprehensive medical and dental, life insurance, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match A real growth path in a company that actively promotes from within

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