Program Manager

PTS Advance; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking a Project Manager with a technical edge in Saint Paul, MN. The role focuses on coordinating engineering, procurement and production teams to keep fabrication and automation projects on track from order to shipment.

You will own schedules, manage budgets, review BOMs, and serve as the main customer contact. Experience in utilities/manufacturing and knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and UL 508A are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 1–3 years of experience in utilities, manufacturing, or similar industry.
• Basic knowledge of construction and industry standards.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, remote I/O and industrial networking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects end-to-end from order entry through shipment.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and production teams; own schedules and budgets.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned customers; provide status updates and FAT coordination.
• Review BOMs for completeness and monitor long-lead items; support continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Skills

Project management

Industrial automation

PLC basics

HMI basics

Industrial networking

Control panels

UL 508A knowledge

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

Saint Paul, MN

Full-Time

Hybrid

$80K–$110K/yr (DOE)

Are you a project manager with a technical edge who thrives on keeping complex fabrication and automation projects on track from order to shipment? We're looking for someone who's just as comfortable reviewing a bill of materials as they are leading a customer status call.

In this role, you'll own multiple projects end-to-end — coordinating engineering, procurement, and production teams, managing schedules and budgets, and serving as the go-to point of contact for customers. You'll get hands‑on exposure to industrial control systems and play a key role in a growing organization that builds custom‑engineered fabrication and automation solutions for the utility, power, and oil & gas industries.

What You'll Do

Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from order entry through shipment
• Build and maintain project schedules
• Track engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and delivery
• Monitor budgets, labor hours, and material costs
• Manage change orders and scope changes
• Get ahead of schedule or procurement issues before they impact delivery

Customer Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers
• Review project requirements and specifications
• Provide status updates and delivery schedules
• Coordinate customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs)
• Build lasting customer relationships
• Request quotes and lead times from manufacturers and distributors
• Compare pricing and identify alternative solutions when needed
• Purchase electrical and automation components
• Monitor long-lead items and supplier performance
• Build strong relationships with key vendors and distributor reps

Production Coordination

• Partner with engineering and shop teams to maintain schedules
• Review BOMs for completeness
• Help resolve component availability issues
• Coordinate project priorities with production supervisors
• Support continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 1–3 years of experience in utilities, manufacturing, or a similar industry
• Basic knowledge of construction and industry standards
• Working knowledge of PLCs, remote I/O, HMIs, industrial networking, control panel construction, and UL 508A requirements
• Familiarity with major automation manufacturers (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Emerson, Phoenix Contact, ABB, Eaton, Siemens, Schneider Electric) a plus
• Exposure to power distribution equipment (PDCs, UL 891 switchboards, panelboards, MCCs, transformers, transfer switches, circuit breakers) a bonus
• PMP certification and natural gas industry experience are a plus