Engineering Project Manager – Power Retrofit Solutions

Jobtailor; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation and control system projects ranging from small to large scale from kickoff through completion. You will own project scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations, and serve as the primary customer point of contact across North America.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, field service, and commercial teams, manage risks and change orders, and ensure safety, quality, cybersecurity, and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 3+ years in Project Management or Project Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% in North America.
• Experience with formal project management practices is preferred.
• PMP®, PgMP® or similar certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and control system projects from kickoff through completion.
• Own project scope, schedule, and budget; manage customer expectations.
• Serve as primary customer contact from award through completion.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, field service, sales, marketing, and commercial teams.
• Manage project performance, risks, obstacles, and progress communications.
• Lead contract execution, scope management, change orders, and customer negotiations.
• Champion safety, quality, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.
• Strengthen customer relationships and support future growth.
• Expand expertise in critical infrastructure and industrial automation.
• Deliver retrofit solutions using Ovation automation across North America.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Emerson Ovation

DCS

PLC Platforms

Job description

• Lead automation and control system projects ranging from $500K to $10M+ from kickoff through completion


• Own project scope, schedule, budget, customer expectations, and key project decisions


• Serve as trusted advisor and primary customer point of contact from award through completion


• Collaborate with engineering, operations, field service, sales, marketing, and commercial teams


• Manage project performance, risks, obstacles, and progress communications


• Lead contract execution, scope management, change orders, and customer negotiations


• Champion safety, quality, cybersecurity, and operational excellence throughout project delivery


• Strengthen customer relationships and support future business growth


• Expand expertise in critical infrastructure and industrial automation


• Deliver retrofit solutions using Ovation automation solutions for power generation facilities across North America

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, or equivalent


• 3+ years of relevant experience in Project Management, Project Engineering, or equivalent


• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders


• Ability to travel up to 20% in North America


• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future


• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or other engineering specialization


• Preferred: Experience leading complex projects using formal project management practices


• Preferred: PMP®, PgMP®, or similar certification


• Preferred: Knowledge of industrial automation and integrated hardware/software systems


• Preferred: Familiarity with Emerson Ovation™, DCS, or PLC platforms


• Preferred: PMI-based, Agile, or hybrid project management methodologies


• Preferred: Experience in power generation, water/wastewater, renewable energy, or critical infrastructure


• Preferred: Experience supporting EPC projects and site-based activities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading automation and control system projects, managing project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Proficient in utilizing formal project management methodologies and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across various teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management


• Ovation Automation Solutions


• PMP® Certification


• Industrial Automation


• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Scope Management


• Budget Management


• Risk Management


• Change Order Management


• Contract Execution


• Technical Writing


• Agile Methodologies


• EPC Project Support


• Power Generation Experience


• Integrated Hardware/Software Systems

Soft Skills

• Customer Relationship Management


• Collaboration


• Negotiation


• Problem Solving


• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP®


• PgMP®

Industry Keywords

• Critical Infrastructure


• Industrial Automation


• Renewable Energy


• Water/Wastewater


• Safety


• Quality


• Cybersecurity

Tools & Technologies

• Emerson Ovation™


• DCS


• PLC Platforms