Junior Project Manager, Automation

Daedalus Industrial; Powdersville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Daedalus Industrial is seeking a Junior Project Manager, Automation to support planning, coordination, and execution of automation projects. You will learn PMBOK-based methodologies under senior PMs, develop skills in scope, schedule, budgeting, and client communication, and contribute to disciplined project delivery.

This role combines office work with fabrication shop exposure and occasional client site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in project coordination or engineering (internship/co-op acceptable).
• Foundational understanding of project management concepts (scope, schedule, cost, risk).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software (MS Project or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative, technically driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scope, deliverables, and objectives with PMs and stakeholders.
• Help develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and milestone timelines using company tools and ERP systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams to track progress and maintain project alignment.
• Support documentation control, ensuring accurate project records and logs.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, status updates, and presentations for review.
• Track project progress against budget and schedule; identify risks or variances.
• Support change management processes, including scope change documentation and impact analysis.
• Participate in risk and issue tracking with clear action item communication.
• Collaborate with team leads to ensure quality, safety, and client standards.
• Learn and apply PMBOK-based practices to improve outcomes; shadow senior PMs in meetings.
• Document lessons learned and process improvements; develop cross-functional communication skills.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary The Junior Project Manager, Automation assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of automation and control projects at Daedalus Industrial. This role provides early-career project professionals the opportunity to build foundational skills in scope management, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication while learning Daedalus' project execution processes and PMBOK-based methodologies. Working under the guidance of senior project managers, the Junior Project Manager contributes to redefining efficiency through disciplined project delivery and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

Project Support & Coordination

• Assist in defining project scope, deliverables, and objectives in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
• Help develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and milestone timelines using company tools and ERP systems.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, fabrication, field services) to track progress and maintain project alignment.
• Support documentation control efforts, ensuring accurate project records, meeting minutes, and deliverable logs.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, status updates, and presentations for internal and client review.

Execution & Monitoring

• Track project progress against budget and schedule; assist in identifying risks or variances.
• Support project change management processes, including scope change documentation and impact analysis.
• Participate in project risk and open issue tracking, ensuring clear communication of action items.
• Collaborate with team leads to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with company and client standards.

Learning & Professional Development

• Learn and apply structured project management practices (PMBOK-based) to improve consistency and predictability in project outcomes.
• Shadow senior project managers in client meetings, project reviews, and financial reporting processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and process enhancements.
• Develop strong communication and coordination skills for cross-functional project environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in project coordination or engineering (internship/co-op experience acceptable).
• Foundational understanding of project management concepts (scope, schedule, cost, risk).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software (Microsoft Project or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative, technically driven environment.

Working Conditions

• Office and fabrication shop environments with occasional client site visits.
• Exposure to active automation and commissioning environments.
• PPE required in shop and field settings.
• 10-15% Travel for project or client meetings or installations