Head of Automation Project Management

We’re seeking driven, curious people who bring energy to what they do and see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Our team of co-owners values enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset, and we’re committed to putting those qualities to work on solutions that matter. As a Project Manager focused on Automation designs, you will have direct and daily contact with our customers, suppliers, and internal sales teams. You will be tasked with overall project execution of automation packages to meet the requirements of Oil and Gas Upstream, Automotive/EV, Material Handling, Marine, Municipal W/WW, Data Centers, Semiconductor, and Hoist/Crane applications. Work with the AWC Projects/ Technical Account Manager teams across all markets to develop standardized automation package designs for focused vertical applications

Work closely with CAE Designer to complete standard drawing packages and documentation

Partner with fabrication facilities to build AWC Automation designs

Manage FATs and quality assurance to ensure adherence to design

Stewards the implementation of custom Automation solutions, and develops accompanying schematics, drawings, and specifications as needed

For custom applications, reviews technical project requirements to ensure successful Automation implementation

Provide the guidance to develop project scopes, preparation of conceptual and detailed cost estimates

Evaluate risks associated with various options

Ensure all stakeholders of projects including operations, maintenance, finance, business development both agree with the scope and are aware of project status

Managing the contracts, project schedule, and communicating the schedule to the customers, obtaining status, managing scope, and managing issues and risks

Establish testing and inspection procedures for quality control of all projects

Provide guidance to the Project Engineers to assure Q/C requirements are met on all projects

Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI)

Identify, review, and select vendors or consultants to meet project needs

Initiate, review, and approve modifications to project plans

Monitor/track project milestones and deliverables

Negotiate with project stakeholders and suppliers to obtain resources or materials

Develop detailed project reports to convey project status to Management and stake holders

Assess current or future customer needs and priorities through communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods

Monitor, document, and communicate performance of project team members

Bachelor\'s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent work experience in a related field

Ability to proofread for accuracy and finalize documents professionally with a strong attention to detail

Knowledge of: Project management practices & procedures; Electric power distribution products, listed above, and their application in the industrial environment; Must be able to effectively interface with a variety of technical as well as project management teams

Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office/Teams tools to analyze and solve routine problems

Understanding of electrical drawings and one-line diagrams

Bachelors of Science in Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Distribution )

Previous documented experience as a Project Manager focused on automation and electricalprojects

PMP Certification

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

We embrace creative, innovative approaches to deepen our expertise and deliver real value to our customers.

We partner strategically with many of the world’s most recognized technology brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve complex problems. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we’re equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support the right solutions. Our goal is simple: combine caring, knowledgeable people with innovative technologies to help our customers succeed.

How We Win Together We are committed to solving customer problems and welcome team members that want to be the trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities