Project Manager Industrial Controls

Applicants Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid OT

Benefits

Profit sharing/bonus

Job summary

Applicants Inc. seeks a hands-on Project Manager to lead industrial automation delivery, coordinating engineers, technicians and vendors to meet time, budget and quality standards.

You will oversee projects from concept to commissioning, manage BOMs and procurement, and ensure OSHA/CSA compliance while maintaining strong client communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, industrial engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in industrial controls or automation.
• Strong technical foundation in industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, drives).
• Ability to read electrical schematics, drawings and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial control projects from concept through design, development, testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients, develop and maintain project plans, manage BOMs, procure components and ensure timely receipt.
• Communicate project expectations, updates and risks with management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CSA and other regulatory requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

HMI

Industrial drives

Job description

Our industrial automation client is busy. You will lead the delivery of industrial control projects, coordinating engineers, technicians, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. This role suits a hands-on project manager with a strong background in industrial automation and controls who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Competitive salary, paid OT, benefits, profit sharing/bonus

Responsibilities:

• Oversee industrial control projects from concept through design, development, testing, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with clients, develop and maintain project plans, manage BOMs, and procure and ensure timely receipt of components.
• Communicate project expectations, updates, and risks with management and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, CSA, and other regulatory requirements.

You have a degree or diploma in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering, or a related field; 5+ years of project management experience in industrial controls or automation; a strong technical foundation in industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and drives); and can read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and project specifications.

You have excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills coupled with above-average communication.