Project Manager - Automation & Manufacturing

Automation Controls & Engineering LLC; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Controls and Engineering (ACE) in Howell, Michigan is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation and controls projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met. You will develop project plans, coordinate engineering, field, and vendor teams, and manage risks and changes.

The role requires strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with experience in ERP systems and project management software; travel

Qualifications

• BSBA, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing design related to machinery and automation.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Lead and maintain the scope of the project from start to finish with the customer team.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and the critical path.
• Develop and maintain a Gantt chart using Microsoft Project for the schedule reflecting project milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as the central point of communication between the customer and the internal team.
• Facilitate regular status meetings with customers and the internal team to provide updates, address concerns, and information flow.
• Collaboratively manage project changes proactively with the customer to ensure project satisfaction.
• Lead and maintain the project budget throughout the project by tracking scheduled hours, purchasing content, and labor using our integrated ERP system along with ClickUp.
• Report and track weekly progress and potential changes with the production and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain an Open Items List to ensure issues are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepare and ensure all project documentation and prints are updated, properly handled, and stored as required by our ISO processes.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.
• Other assignments may be delegated at any time.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Skills

PM software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Education

BSBA/PM or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

ClickUp

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Company Overview:

Automation Controls and Engineering (ACE) is hiring for our growing automation manufacturing company specializing in custom turnkey automation solutions, integration, and test systems at our headquarters location in Howell, Michigan. We need a qualified individual who wants to be a part of our amazing team. If you are interested in working for a growing automation company. Find us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and at and MCM1.com.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager is responsible for leading automation and controls projects from initiation through completion, ensuring that scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are consistently achieved. This role develops and maintains project plans; coordinates the work of engineering, field, and vendor teams; and manages project risks, issues, and changes. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear, timely communication on status, technical constraints, and proposed solutions, and is accountable for accurate forecasting, cost control, and documentation. The position requires balancing technical understanding with strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable project outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Lead and maintain the scope of the project from start to finish with the customer team.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and the critical path.
• Develop and maintain a Gantt chart using Microsoft Project for the schedule reflecting project milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as the central point of communication between the customer and the internal team.
• Facilitate regular status meetings with customers and the internal team to provide updates, address concerns, and information flow.
• Collaboratively manage project changes proactively with the customer to ensure project satisfaction.
• Lead and maintain the project budget throughout the project by tracking scheduled hours, purchasing content, and labor using our integrated ERP system along with ClickUp.
• Report and track weekly progress and potential changes with the production and leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain an Open Items List to ensure issues are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
• Prepare and ensure all project documentation and prints are updated, properly handled, and stored as required by our ISO processes.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.
• Other assignments may be delegated at any time.
• Occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds.

Skills:

• Proficient in project management software
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills

Education and Training Required:

• BSBA, Project Management, or related field

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 5 + years of project management experience
• Knowledge of manufacturing design related to machinery and automation
• Knowledge of ERP systems and project management software, MP and ClickUp
• Must have authorization to work in the US

Company Description

Automation Controls and Engineering (ACE) is growing innovative automation manufacturing company specializing in custom turn-key automation solutions and integration.

Company Description

Automation Controls and Engineering (ACE) is growing innovative automation manufacturing company specializing in custom turn-key automation solutions and integration.