Project Manager (Industrial Automation)

LVI Associates; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Travel 15%

Job summary

LVI Associates in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom automation projects from kickoff through installation and startup. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing schedules and budgets, coordinating multiple teams, handling scope changes and vendor relations, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing custom automation projects.
• Strong customer-facing experience and cross-functional leadership.
• Engineering background preferred; PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage custom automation projects from kickoff through startup.
• Serve as primary liaison between customers and internal teams.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, resources, and profitability.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.
• Handle scope changes and vendor relationships.
• Support FAT, installation, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer liaison

PMP certification

Education

Engineering background (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related)

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee custom automation projects from kickoff through installation and startup. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage custom automation projects from purchase order through final acceptance
• Act as the primary liaison between customers and internal engineering teams
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resources, and profitability
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams throughout project execution
• Manage scope changes, project risks, vendor relationships, and customer expectations
• Support machine build, FAT, installation, commissioning, and startup activities

Preferred Background:

• Project management experience within custom automation, machine building, robotics integration, material handling, packaging, or manufacturing automation
• Strong customer-facing experience and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Understanding of automated equipment, manufacturing processes, and capital projects
• Engineering background preferred (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related discipline)
• PMP certification is a plus

Why Consider It?

• Strong benefits package
• Approximately 15% travelHigh level of project ownership and customer interaction
• Diverse mix of automation projects across multiple industries
• Opportunity to work closely with robotics, assembly automation, material handling, and advanced manufacturing systems
• Stable, growing organization with a strong reputation in the custom automation market