Automation & Controls Project Lead for Industrial Systems

Actalent; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Automation & Controls Project Manager to lead end-to-end automation projects for critical facilities in North America, including data centers and petrochemical industries. You will drive projects from FEED through commissioning, manage client relationships, and oversee multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and experience in industrial automation, with PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing automation projects in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Gen, or data centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls projects from design through commissioning.
• Manage client relationships, schedules, budgets, and project success.
• Oversee multi-discipline teams including engineers, panel shop, and field resources.
• Drive PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, and safety systems projects.
• Develop automation strategies with clients and resolve technical challenges.
• Control project costs, forecasts, EV, scope, and change orders.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field activities.
• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting with quality focus.
• Expand client relationships for future project work.

Skills

Project management

Automation & controls

Client management

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Business Central

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Automation & Controls Project Manager to lead end-to-end automation projects for critical facilities in North America, including data centers and petrochemical industries. You will drive projects from FEED through commissioning, manage client relationships, and oversee multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and experience in industrial automation, with PMP preferred.