Controls Project Manager

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Controls Project Manager to lead complex electrical engineering projects from design through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, interface with clients, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires a BS in engineering, 5–10 years of experience, proficiency with REVIT/CAD and Microsoft Office, and PMP where possible.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a similar discipline (preferred).
• Five to ten years of experience.
• Experience with REVIT is an advantage.
• PMP Certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with varying team members.
• Coordinate project designs with clients, business development staff, Managers and Engineers to coordinate project designs.
• Work with existing clients and new prospects to identify business opportunities.
• Prepare engineering proposals and fee estimates.
• Prepare management reports for internal and external use.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules and personnel.
• Coordinate and manage CAD and engineering quality control.
• Utilize basic engineering principles and practical design solutions for scope development.
• Coordinate and oversee design and quality control of system enclosure, communications, Point to Point Wiring and related diagrams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar

Tools

REVIT

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

Date Posted: Jul 28, 2026

Requisition Number: 6119-OTHLOC-Ch4DYfwG

If you are interested in providing high-end engineering consulting design, construction, maintenance, and project management services, this may be the place for you.

Asplundh Engineering Servicesprovides superior, full service professional engineering, engineering support, equipment procurement, and automation controls integration—from planning and design to implementation and commissioning. AES-Ambler’s in-house panel shop allows custom control design/build manufacturing. We have been delivering reliable design of complex electrical systems for over 20 years and are a pioneer in the development of engineering and controls automation.

Job Title

Controls Project Manager

Job Type

Full-Time +, Exempt

Pay

Competitive, Salary

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects with varying team members
• Work with Clients, Business Development Staff, Managers and Engineers to coordinate project designs
• Work with existing clients and new prospects to identify business opportunities
• Prepare engineering proposals and fee estimates
• Prepare management reports for internal and external use
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules and personnel
• Coordinate and manage Computer Aided Drafting and engineering quality control
• Utilize basic engineering principles and practical design solutions for scope development
• Coordinate and oversee design and quality control of system enclosure, communications, Point to Point Wiring and related diagram and schematics
• Coordinate and manage Integrators, Controls Designers with control wiring, communication and control concepts
• Manage and assist personnel to utilize basic engineering principles and practical design solutions.
• Manage and oversee development and review of custom designs and automation sequences
• Coordinate and communicate with clients on equipment deliveries, field work, startups, pre-commissioning, commissioning, training and witness test efforts
• Work with sub-consultant(s) to coordinate trades
• Attend job meetings & coordinate activities as required
• Attend training as requested to further enhance your duties
• Review and approve team member timesheets
• Perform financial and invoicing review with accounting team on a regular basis
• Complete and submit weekly paperwork (e.g. Timesheets, Expense Reports, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work accurately, execute projects with a high level of success, and maintain attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding initiative, well-organized and strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent computer knowledge and advanced skills using CAD and Microsoft Office applications are required
• Outstanding knowledge and ability to create, review and interpret - power AC single and three line diagrams, power DC diagrams, control diagrams, communication schematics and dataflow diagrams

Education & Experience:

• BS in Engineering, Engineering Management, or a similar discipline (preferred)
• Five to ten years of experience
• Experience with REVIT is an advantage

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License Required
• PMP Certification Preferred, but not required

Travel:

Occasional overnight stays and local day travel may be necessary. You will be responsible for providing your own transportation to and from the office and job sites. You will be reimbursed for business expenses such as tolls, parking and business-related mileage at a rate allowable by government standards. The expenses incurred traveling to and from the office are excluded from reimbursement.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Pre-Screen:

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

About Us:

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

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Benefits:

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability:

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies:

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.