Automation Project Manager

R.E. Mason; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Retirement plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid leave

Parental Leave

Company holidays

Career Development

EAP

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Delivery Manager to lead the automation scope for large-scale data center projects.

You will supervise automation and hardware engineers, drive scope, schedules, budgets, and risk management across PLC, SCADA, SIS, IT/OT domains. This role requires strong leadership, client liaison, and travel up to 25-50% to North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Texas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in large-scale capital projects, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Willingness to travel 25-50% for project execution.
• Experience with automation platforms (PLC, SCADA, building automation).
• Strong leadership and effective communication with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of automation and hardware engineers, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Oversee planning, execution, and completion of automation scope within budget and schedule.
• Develop project schedules with milestones and critical predecessors/successors across disciplines.
• Drive resource plans, scope estimates, and budgets in concert with project controls.
• Act as Owner's Agent to ensure vendor deliverables meet client requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Automation platforms

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Job description

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers' and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. What R.E. Mason Offers Associates: R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Career Development Program
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules General Description We are seeking a highly skilled consultant to join our team as a Project Delivery Manager. The Project Delivery Manager is the single resource accountable for the developing the scope & driving the overall execution of the entire automation scope for large scale data centers. The delivery manager will oversee the design and implementation of all facets of the digital / automation scope for the project. This role may be engaged as early as the conceptual design phase of projects and will remain engaged throughout project execution. Scope areas will include building management systems (PLC & SCADA), SIS systems, IT & OT technologies and systems, and Instrumentation and Controls (I&C). The Project Delivery Manager will be supported by multiple technical leads associated with each of the various scope areas within automation. Specific Responsibilities
• Lead and manage a team of automation and hardware engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of aspects of the automation scope of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support the development of project schedules with the correct milestones and definition of key predecessors and successors across all disciplines
• Drive the development of resource plans and loading curves according to overall project and equipment FAT schedules
• Drive the development of scope estimates and budgets and track consumption and variances through execution in conjunction with project controls team
• Advise customers on technology selection and project execution strategy to align with the project critical success factors
• Risk management and escalation of issues to the broader project team. This includes maintaining a risk log and drafting mitigation strategies.
• Drive the resolution of complex technical issues across disciplines, scopes, & vendors.
• Act as an Owner's Agent to ensure project scope and deliverables from other vendor's meet the client requirements
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and ensuring their satisfaction with our services. Qualifications Required Competencies
• US Citizenship required
• Experience with various automation platforms (PLC, SCADA, building automation etc.)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple scopes simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project requirements in North Carolina, South Carolina Virginia, Georgia, and/or Texas - approximately 25% during design/development and approximately 50% during commissioning. Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in large scale capital projects, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Preferred Experience/Competencies
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards such as ISA and IEC.
• Experience working in building automation or data center industry. Physical Requirements
• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Kneeling
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Lifting - 30 pounds
• Using a Computer
• Using a Telephone
• Driving RE Mason Company is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of RE Mason's Affliative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with RE Mason, please call our office at [phone]. This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.