Head of Automation Project Management

Project Delivery ManagerAs a 100% employee-owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers' and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers.Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contributionMedical / Dental / Vision InsuranceEmployer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability InsuranceGenerous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement LeavePaid Parental LeavePaid company holidaysCareer Development ProgramRetirement and Financial Wellness programEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Alternative/Hybrid Work SchedulesGeneral DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled consultant to join our team as a Project Delivery Manager. The Project Delivery Manager is the single resource accountable for the developing the scope & driving the overall execution of the entire automation scope for large scale data centers. The delivery manager will oversee the design and implementation of all facets of the digital / automation scope for the project. This role may be engaged as early as the conceptual design phase of projects and will remain engaged throughout project execution. Scope areas will include building management systems (PLC & SCADA), SIS systems, IT & OT technologies and systems, and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C). The Project Delivery Manager will be supported by multiple technical leads associated with each of the various scope areas within automation.Specific ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of automation and hardware engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of aspects of the automation scope of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.Support the development of project schedules with the correct milestones and definition of key predecessors and successors across all disciplinesDrive the development of resource plans and loading curves according to overall project and equipment FAT schedulesDrive the development of scope estimates and budgets and track consumption and variances through execution in conjunction with project controls teamAdvise customers on technology selection and project execution strategy to align with the project critical success factorsRisk management and escalation of issues to the broader project team. This includes maintaining a risk log and drafting mitigation strategies.Act as an Owner's Agent to ensure project scope and deliverables from other vendor's meet the client requirementsMaintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and ensuring their satisfaction with our services.QualificationsRequired CompetenciesUS Citizenship requiredExperience with various automation platforms (PLC, SCADA, building automation etc.)Excellent leadership and team management skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple scopes simultaneously.Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients, both orally and in writing.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.Willingness to travel as needed to support project requirements in North Carolina, South Carolina Virginia, Georgia, and/or Texas – approximately 25% during design/development and approximately 50% during commissioning.Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in large scale capital projects, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.Preferred Experience/CompetenciesProject management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.Experience working in building automation or data center industry.Physical RequirementsStandingWalkingSittingKneelingReaching OverheadClimbingPushing and PullingLifting - 30 poundsUsing a ComputerUsing a TelephoneDrivingRE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason's Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.