Automation Program Lead - Industrial Controls

Thompsonknows; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Solutions Group seeks an Automation Project Manager to oversee the production and delivery of technical services for our customers. You will manage automation and control projects from scope development through implementation, collaborating with the business development team, internal technical groups, customers, and supply partners.

You will also participate in on-site evaluations for job bids and engineering design reviews, helping develop practical automation and control solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience managing automation/control projects.
• Willingness to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Coordinate staffing, schedules, and equipment.
• Review supplier and contractor performance.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Develop electrical schematics and control narratives.
• Ensure on-time project delivery and cost control.
• Support implementation and integration of control systems.

Skills

Project management

Automation

Process control

Electrical construction

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Electrical schematics

Instrumentation hardware

Job description

Thompson Solutions Group seeks an Automation Project Manager to oversee the production and delivery of technical services for our customers. You will manage automation and control projects from scope development through implementation, collaborating with the business development team, internal technical groups, customers, and supply partners.

You will also participate in on-site evaluations for job bids and engineering design reviews, helping develop practical automation and control solutions