Project Manager, Industrial Automation (Remote)

Inframark; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Manager leads A&I projects from kickoff to closeout—owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and customer communication. The role coordinates Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Services, OT/Cyber, and vendors to deliver safe, quality outcomes.

Key responsibilities include developing project plans, schedules, and budgets; managing changes, risks, and issues; and communicating progress, actions, and decisions to stakeholders. Travel may be required based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management in utilities/industrial automation; multi‑discipline coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, WBS, schedules, and budgets; manage changes, risks, and issues.
• Run internal/externals status meetings; communicate progress, action items, and decisions.
• Coordinate deliverables across Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Field Services.
• Manage subcontracts, procurement, and invoicing milestones; ensure documentation and closeout.
• Track KPIs (OTD, margin, cash flow) and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Client communication

Scheduling

Financial tracking

Contract/change management

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Manager leads A&I projects from kickoff to closeout—owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and customer communication. The role coordinates Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Services, OT/Cyber, and vendors to deliver safe, quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, WBS, schedules, and budgets; manage changes, risks, and issues.
• Run internal/externals status meetings; communicate progress, action items, and decisions.
• Coordinate deliverables across Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Field Services.
• Manage subcontracts, procurement, and invoicing milestones; ensure documentation and closeout.
• Track KPIs (OTD, margin, cash flow) and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management in utilities/industrial automation; multi‑discipline coordination experience.
• Proficiency with scheduling (MS Project/Primavera), financial tracking, and contract/change management.
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Business; PMP preferred.

Skills & Competencies (CLEAR Values)

• Collaboration — partners across Engineering, Operations, and Field Services to deliver value.
• Leadership — sets direction, coaches teams, and drives accountability and change.
• Excellence — delivers high‑quality, compliant, and repeatable outcomes with strong documentation.
• Accountability — owns outcomes, budgets, risks, and deadlines; uses KPIs for decisions.
• Respect — communicates effectively and builds trust with clients, colleagues, and vendors.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Primarily office/remote environment with travel to facilities, project sites, and client/vendor meetings as needed. Site work may require PPE, walking/standing on uneven surfaces, and occasional lifting up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.