Project Manager

Talon Hiring Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talon Hiring Solutions is partnering with a client in Greater Birmingham, AL, to hire a Project Manager for the Automation Solutions team. You will oversee multiple industrial automation and controls projects from planning to installation and customer acceptance.

You will manage scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and customer relationships while coordinating with engineering, purchasing, fabrication, and installation teams to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management in industrial/manufacturing environments; 5 years preferred.
• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, or systems integration preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct supervision.
• Ability to interpret technical proposals, equipment requirements, and drawings.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, electrical controls, and mechanical systems; programming a plus.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and project scheduling tools.
• Engineering or related degree; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• PMP or similar credential a plus but not required.
• Travel to customer facilities up to 30% and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with values up to $4 million from kickoff through acceptance.
• Develop project plans: scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, fabrication, controls, mechanical, and installation teams.
• Monitor labor, materials, equipment costs; track forecasts and variances.
• Handle scope changes and approvals before new work begins.
• Maintain customer relationships and provide regular updates.
• Lead project meetings; document decisions and actions.
• Oversee testing, installation, shipping, site readiness, and commissioning.
• Drive project closeout with punch lists and sign-off.
• Promote safety and capture lessons learned for future projects.

Skills

Project management

Multi-project coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering degree

PM degree or related field

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Talon Hiring Solutions has a client in the Greater Birmingham, AL area that is looking for a Project Manager to join their Automation Solutions team with experience in an industrial, manufacturing equipment, or automation. This individual will oversee multiple industrial automation and controls projects from initial planning through installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and customer relationships while coordinating with engineering, purchasing, fabrication, and installation teams to ensure successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Manage Project Execution: Lead multiple projects simultaneously, with individual project values of up to $4 million, from kickoff through completion and customer acceptance.
• Develop Project Plans: Review proposals, purchase orders, and customer requirements to establish project scope, deliverables, schedules, budgets, milestones, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate Resources: Work closely with engineering, purchasing, fabrication, controls, mechanical, and installation teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and keep projects on schedule.
• Monitor Budgets and Costs: Track labor, materials, equipment, and outside services against approved budgets. Maintain cost forecasts, identify variances, and communicate financial risks to management.
• Manage Scope and Change Orders: Identify changes in project requirements, coordinate cost and schedule impacts, and obtain appropriate approvals before additional work begins.
• Maintain Customer Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing regular project updates, addressing concerns, communicating risks, and managing expectations.
• Lead Project Meetings: Facilitate meetings, document decisions and action items, and follow up with team members to ensure outstanding tasks are completed.
• Oversee Testing and Installation: Coordinate factory testing, acceptance testing, shipping, site readiness, installation, and commissioning activities with customers and internal teams.
• Drive Project Closeout: Track punch list items, documentation, training, and customer signoff through final acceptance and transition to ongoing support.
• Promote Safety and Continuous Improvement: Support safe work practices, coordinate required project reviews, and capture lessons learned to improve future project planning and execution.

What You'll Bring

• At least 3 years of project management or project leadership experience in an industrial, manufacturing, equipment, or related technical environment; 5 years of experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, customer expectations, and competing priorities through completion.
• Experience in industrial automation, controls, robotics, custom machinery, or systems integration is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate work effectively without direct supervisory authority.
• Ability to interpret technical proposals, equipment requirements, and project drawings well enough to coordinate activities and identify questions for engineering.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, electrical controls, and mechanical systems is preferred. Hands-on programming or design experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, project scheduling tools, and document management systems.
• A degree in engineering, engineering technology, project management, business, or a related field is preferred; relevant industrial and project management experience may substitute for a degree.
• PMP certification or a similar project management credential is a plus but not required.
• Ability to travel to customer facilities as needed, up to approximately 30%.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to successfully complete a background check and required pre-employment and random drug screenings.