Senior Project Manager- Controls Automation

Job Description

The Company :

Founded in 2000, the company was built with the vision to deliver exceptional customer service and scalable, custom systems for expanding plant facilities.

As employee-owners, our client is invested in the company’s future and looking for talented professionals to help them grow and innovate. They provide a warm, inviting, down-to-earth and hardworking culture where you’ll have many opportunities to demonstrate your expertise and position yourself for career advancement.

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager- Controls Automation to join our growing team. This role is designed for experienced professionals who value project ownership, technical excellence, and meaningful career progression. If you are currently thriving in your career but curious about what exceptional automation engineering opportunities look like, we invite you to learn more.

The Opportunity

Project Leadership and Technical Impact

As our Senior Project Manager- Controls Automation, you will take full ownership of complex automation projects valued between $100,000 and $2,000,000, contributing to overall project initiatives ranging from $500,000 to $50,000,000+. You will guide projects from initial concept through successful commissioning, ensuring your engineering solutions deliver measurable results for our diverse client base.

Professional Growth and Mentorship

This position offers significant opportunities for technical leadership, including mentoring junior engineers and serving as the primary technical lead on high-visibility projects. You will work collaboratively with our process engineering team to develop comprehensive control strategies while maintaining direct client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Environment and Flexibility

We offer a hybrid work arrangement featuring two days of remote work and three days of in-office collaboration, designed to optimize both focused individual work and team coordination. Our comprehensive onboarding program includes dedicated time over your first two weeks to ensure your successful integration with our team and systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Management and Execution

• Design, develop, and implement control systems to meet complex process requirements
• Lead automation projects from initial customer consultation through final commissioning
• Coordinate with process engineers to develop optimal control system strategies and equipment specifications
• Provide remote and on-site startup support, including customer training and system optimization

Technical Development and Programming

Leadership and Client Relations

Professional Qualifications :

Education and Experience

Technical Expertise

Professional Attributes

What Sets This Role Apart :

Complete Project Visibility Unlike many engineering positions where you contribute to segments of larger projects, this role offers full project ownership from initial customer meetings through final system commissioning. You will have the satisfaction of seeing your engineering solutions implemented and operational in real-world applications.

Technical Leadership Without Corporate Bureaucracy Advance your career through technical excellence and project leadership rather than navigating complex corporate hierarchies. Your expertise and results drive your professional growth.

Meaningful Client Impact Develop direct relationships with clients who depend on your engineering solutions. Receive immediate feedback on system performance and long-term appreciation for engineering excellence that makes a measurable difference in their operations.

Compensation and Benefits