Automation Project Manager

Faith Technologies; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Technologies is seeking an Automation Project Manager in Wisconsin to lead cross-functional teams from scope and estimation through project closure. You will manage technical solutions, schedules, budgets, and client communications to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field and 8 years of automation design experience, plus 3 years of project management experience including budget and schedule responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Eight (8) years' experience designing industrial automation/building/power automation control systems.
• Three (3) years' experience managing automation projects including budget, scope, and schedule responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Supports the proposal process as the Application Engineer.
• Architects and finalizes the primary solution strategy.
• Uses internal/external experts to ensure the proposed solution meets customer requirements and standards.
• Defines and documents solution requirements for project execution and management.
• Develops project estimates to meet business targets.
• Leads technical management of the solution and develops detailed requirements.
• Develops solution blocks, theory of operation, and verification plans.
• Manages scope, change orders, budget, and profitability.
• Communicates project status to clients and stakeholders.
• Develops and maintains project schedule with tasks, milestones, and resources.
• Ensures resources and teams meet commitments and deliver quality results.
• Supports project closeout and lessons learned, and helps shape best practices.

Skills

Project management

Engineering degree

Budget management

Schedule management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

You've discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And - as "one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" - is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care .

Job Overview

The Automation Project Manager is a cross-functional leader responsible for the overall success of the Solutions Projects - from initial scope/requirements definition and estimating, to technical management of the solution, and overall project management from receipt of order through project closure. Ensures the projects are executed according to the Faith Technologies Solutions' Group Best Practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Experience: Eight (8) years' experience in: The design of industrial automation control systems; or The design of building automation control systems; or The design of power/energy automation control systems (multiple distributed energy resources preferred)
• Experience: Three (3) years' experience managing industrial, building, or power/energy automation projects including budget, scope, and schedule responsibilities

Other Requirements

• Travel: Up to 30% nationwide
• Work Schedule: Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the proposal process as the Application Engineer, under the direction of department leaders
• Architects and finalizes the primary solution strategy
• Utilizes internal and external Subject-Matter-Experts as needed to ensure the proposed solution is properly defined according to customer requirements, company best practices and industry standards
• Defines and documents solution requirements which will become the basis for executing and managing the project
• Develops the project estimate, utilizing internal and external resources as required, ensuring business targets are met
• Leads the Technical Management of the solution
• Develops the detailed solution requirements
• Develops the solution Block Diagram(s)
• Develops the solution Theory of Operation
• Develops the solution Verification Test Plan
• Scope Management
• Ensures the solution meets the project (technical and business) requirements
• Identifies and executes project Change Orders for all out-of-scope items
• Financial Management (Budget)
• Responsible for project profit and loss
• Ensure project meets financial targets using various methods to gather and analyze data along with taking appropriate action(s)
• Communicates project status to the client
• Schedule Management
• Develops and maintains a project WBS and schedule with tasks, resources, milestones, and deliverables
• Ensures resources are assigned to tasks and collaborates with other department leaders/managers, holding them accountable to meet and maintain commitments
• Quality Management
• Ensures the Solution meets the project requirements and customer satisfaction
• Conducts project closeout/success review and applies best practices forward
• Develop and execute the Project Plan
• Communication Management with both internal and external (client, vendors, etc.) customers
• Risk Management
• Procurement Management
• Documentation Management
• Assists with the development of the Solutions' business best practices, policies, and procedures
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned
• Actively participates in Faith's hiring referral and mentoring program, as appropriate

About FTI

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive? If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future. Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success. FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits

Benefits are the Game-Changer We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Equal Opportunity

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.