Automation Manager

Ulteig; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. seeks an Automation Manager to drive a strategic initiative automating design work across offices. You will own the product lifecycle, define the roadmap, and partner with delivery teams to translate priorities into outcomes.

This role emphasizes innovation, leadership, and measurable impact on digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with Digital Design leadership, manage automation/BIM teams, and ensure timely agile delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Business Management or related field.
• Requires 8+ years of experience in design-related fields, prior management experience preferred.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Revit and supporting software used in design automation.
• Open to innovation by embracing evolving technology and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a strategic plan for design automation projects.
• Mentor and lead a team of engineering, design, and technology professionals.
• Partner with leadership to align on priorities and budgets; drive adoption of automation tools.
• Create governance and adoption plans across offices and projects.
• Track adoption, ROI, and efficiency gains while communicating progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Automation

Design software

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

Job description

Ulteig is seeking a forward-thinking, innovative Automation Manager to drive a strategic initiative focused on automating engineering design work. This position offers an exciting opportunity to define and implement innovative and agile automation solutions that will drive efficiency and productivity for years to come.

This position works closely with internal business experts, operations, outside consultants, and technology partners to develop a roadmap, create and execute the strategic initiative for modular automation projects that utilize web applications, design authoring software and supporting software tools. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, initiative, innovation, and strategic thinking to ensure the successful implementation of automation initiatives and translates business needs and customer insights into actionable products and clear product requirements.

The Automation Manager owns the product lifecycle by defining the strategic "why" and "what" in the roadmap and partnering with delivery teams to translate priorities into successful outcomes. By collaborating across functions, they drive impactful solutions that advance Ulteig's digital transformation objectives ensuring measurable outcomes through data-driven decision-making and agile practices. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, innovation, and strategic thinking to ensure the successful implementation of automation initiatives. Success in this role is measured by product adoption, business impact, and effective stakeholder collaboration.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning and Implementation:

• Develop and oversee the execution of a comprehensive strategic plan for design automation projects.
• Mentor, coach, and lead a team of engineering, design, and technology professionals that will be responsible for the creation, implementation, training, and maintenance of modular automation tools.
• Develop and manage partnerships and alignment with leadership of all levels.
• Manage organizational changes and adoption.
• Work with various committees and teams to strategize and develop project delivery software best practices, standards, and adoption across all offices. This includes coordination with the Project Management Center of Excellence and Engineering Center of Excellence.
• Establish a workflow process that promotes user involvement in forming feedback channels to continue to improve and enhance existing project delivery software and standards.
• Works closely with the Technology and Digital Design leadership to ensure team and department strategic goals are in alignment with ongoing workload and priorities of the professionals they may lead.
• Create and deliver corporate communication and presentations to stakeholders.
• Keeps technology leadership apprised of key challenges with misalignment, adoption, and blockers to value realization.
• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing adherence to the budgets in his or her area of responsibility.
• Manages and negotiates contracts in coordination with other stakeholders, legal, and procurement as appropriate. Assesses risks and proactively develops mitigation plans. Utilizes influence to drive alignment between technology, strategy, and the operating business to achieve the rapid adoption of digital technologies that are aligned with Ulteig's strategic priorities.
• Collaborates consistently with the Technology organization, Operating Business, and across Ulteig's operation to seek out adequate internal or external resources to support projects.
• Tracks, measures, and reports on adoption, efficiency gains, and ROI.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

What We Expect from You

• Works closely with Digital Design leadership to develop and maintain a positive team culture.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of internal and external automation and BIM experts.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure timely agile completion and delivery of project milestones.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the team.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Business Management or other related field; consideration will be given to relevant experience.
• Requires 8+ years of experience in design-related fields, prior management experience preferred.
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple, concurrent projects while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including ability to manage multiple teams, with extensive project planning and execution skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and relationship building skills.
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Knowledge and proficiency in all major software and supporting software that will be utilized. This includes Revit and supporting software for these applications.
• Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

What You Can Expect from Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees -for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Collaborative Environment

Our vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.

At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.

Additional Opportunity Details:
Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $134,300 - $181,800

* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.