Control Systems Project Manager — Automation & SCADA

BW Design Group; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is hiring a Project Manager in New Jersey to lead automation projects for a diverse set of clients. You will oversee hardware and panel design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and all project documentation, while guiding a team and coordinating with finance and clients to ensure success.

You will drive growth of the controls and automation practice in the local office, mentor teammates, and travel as required to install and start up systems, build relationships, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience developing and programming automation solutions for process industries.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications.
• Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software solutions.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks including hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and all associated project documentation.
• Manage project execution including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, project finances, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project set‑up.
• Ensure proper use of company facilities (plant and equipment).
• Lead, develop and grow the controls & automation business in the local office.
• Maintain relationships with key client contacts.
• Mentor and guide professionals; provide feedback, evaluation, training, and career development guidance.
• Provide quarterly reporting to the office partners and regional partners.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure proper reporting of the controls & automation group activities.
• Convey a positive image of Barry-Wehmiller Design Group and support the development of a strong culture consistent with our Guiding Principles of Leadership.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

Skills

Project management

Automation experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

AVEVA Wonderware

GE software/hardware

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is hiring a Project Manager in New Jersey to lead automation projects for a diverse set of clients. You will oversee hardware and panel design, PLC/HMI/SCADA programming, and all project documentation, while guiding a team and coordinating with finance and clients to ensure success.

You will drive growth of the controls and automation practice in the local office, mentor teammates, and travel as required to install and start up systems, build relationships, and