Industrial Automation and Controls Manager

EMS_Energy Management Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation firm in Houston is seeking an experienced Area Manager for their growing automation business. This high-visibility role requires a commercially driven leader with extensive Texas market relationships to open doors and secure new contracts. Responsibilities include overseeing a $6M project while building a specialized team to enhance operations. A focus on revenue growth, strategic development, and talent development is crucial. Join to lead an evolving full-service automation platform.

Qualifications

• Must have extended hours availability depending on job requirements.
• Ability to work weekends if business needs require.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a high-growth automation business.
• Oversee execution of a $6M project ensuring client satisfaction.
• Recruit and mentor a specialized team of technicians and engineers.

Skills

Market Presence

10+ years of experience in Houston/Texas industrial automation

Proven ability to bring in work quickly through existing client and partner relationships

Deep hands-on experience in PLC and/or SCADA environments

Strong understanding of industrial controls systems, integration, and project execution

Experience leading a business unit, area, or P&L

Strong commercial mindset with a focus on high-margin professional services

Job description

We are seeking a proven Industrial Automation & Controls – Area Manager to lead and scale a high-growth automation business backed by an immediate backlog. The organization is evolving from a specialized installation partner into a full-stack Industrial Systems Integrator delivering PLC, SCADA, and BAS solutions.

This is a high-visibility, build-and-lead role for a commercially driven leader with deep Texas market relationships, someone who can open doors, win work quickly, and architect a scalable, high-margin professional services operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Revenue Growth & Market Expansion

• Leverage an established rolodex of industrial relationships to secure new contracts immediately
• Drive new business across Houston and the broader Texas industrial market
• Expand existing accounts and develop long-term strategic customer relationships

Operational & Area Leadership

• Oversee execution of a $6M San Antonio project, ensuring schedule, margin, and client satisfaction
• Build and execute a roadmap to expand internal engineering, programming, and systems integration capabilities
• Own area-level performance with accountability for revenue, margin, and growth

Strategic Development

• Lead the transition into a full-service industrial automation and controls platform
• Identify and strengthen strategic partnerships with end users, EPCs, and technology providers
• Establish scalable processes to support sustainable growth

Team Building & Talent Development

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a specialized team of controls technicians, programmers, and field engineers
• Build a high-performance culture centered on safety, execution excellence, and client delivery

Position Requirements

• Position requires extended hours, which will vary depending on job and site requirements. Each job will require specific hours of operation.
• May need to work weekends if business needs require
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Skills and Qualifications

• Market Presence
• 10+ years of experience in Houston/Texas industrial automation
• Proven ability to bring in work quickly through existing client and partner relationships
• Technical Expertise
• Deep hands-on experience in PLC and/or SCADA environments
• Direct exposure to data centers, mission-critical facilities, or similar high-reliability environments
• Strong understanding of industrial controls systems, integration, and project execution
• Business & Leadership Acumen
• Experience leading a business unit, area, or P&L
• Strong commercial mindset with a focus on high-margin professional services
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution

The Company reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgendered or bisexual status, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The Company complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which The Company has facilities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The Company and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.