Project Manager- Process

CEC Controls Company

Tampa (FL)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 96,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

CEC Controls Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial automation and control system integration projects for municipal water and wastewater clients across Florida and the Southeast. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality while serving as the main customer liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

Based in Tampa, this hourly role offers hybrid scheduling after onboarding, with responsibility for cross-disciplinary teams and strong emphasis on budgeting,

Qualifications

Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering/tech or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years PM experience in automation/integrated systems.
Experience managing projects from $250k to $5M+.
Strong budgeting and change-order management skills.
Willingness to travel up to 25% primarily within FL/SE states.
Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple automation projects from award through final acceptance.
Develop project execution plans covering scope, schedule, and procurement.
Monitor performance against schedule, budget, and milestones.
Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

Skills

Project management

Industrial automation

Electrical engineering

Municipal water/wastewater

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Contract administration

PMP

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree in engineering/tech

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Teams

Project management software

Job description

General Responsibilities

CEC Controls is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful execution of industrial automation and control system integration projects for municipal water and wastewater clients throughout Florida and the Southeast. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while serving as the primary point contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.

This position provides leadership for multidisciplinary project teams including controls engineers, software developers, panel designers, field technicians, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Project Manager is accountable for planning, financial performance, customer satisfaction, risk management, and overall project success from project kickoff through commissioning and warranty support.

This position is based in our Tampa, Florida office. Hybrid scheduling may be available following successful onboarding. This is an hourly position, and employees are compensated for all hours worked.

Skills And Qualifications

Relevant bachelor's or associate degree in related engineering or technology field, or equivalent relevant work experience with a technical degree
5+ years of Project Management experience in industrial automation, systems integration, electrical engineering, or related industries
Experience managing projects ranging from $250,000 to $5M+
Experience managing multiple concurrent automation projects
Working knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, industrial networking, instrumentation, motor controls, and process automation systems preferred
Experience with municipal water/wastewater treatment facilities preferred
Strong commercial understanding including:
- Project budgeting
- Cost forecasting
- Earned value
- Change order management
- Risk management
- Contract administration
Ability to read and interpret:
- Customer specifications
- P&IDs
- Electrical drawings
- Control narratives
- Network architectures
Proficiency using Microsoft Project, Excel, Teams, and Project Management Software
PMP certification preferred but not required
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients and staff in a team environment
Good organizational skills, writing skills, presentation and communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Have a working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (ISA, NEC, IEEE, NFPA, & OSHA, etc)
Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% yearly average, primarily within Florida and surrounding states.
Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from CEC is required

Responsibilities

Project Leadership:
- Assume full responsibility for execution of multiple automation projects from award through final acceptance
- Develop comprehensive project execution plans including scope, schedule, procurement strategy, staffing plans, and commissioning activities
- Lead internal kickoff meetings and establish project objectives with engineering and field teams
- Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, quality, and contractual milestones
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- conduct routine project reviews with management
- Drive projects to successful completion while maintaining high customer satisfaction
- Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, vendors, panel shops, and field personnel

Financial Management

Develop and maintain project budgets
Forecast labor and material costs throughout project execution
Monitor project profitability and recommend corrective actions when necessary
Manage project invoicing milestones
Prepare and negotiate change orders
Review subcontractor and vendor invoices
Support monthly financial reporting and project reviews

Customer Management

Serve as the primary customer representative throughout the project lifecycle
build trusted relationships with owners, consulting engineers, contractors, and operators
Lead project kickoff meetings
Lead progress meetings
Coordinate design reviews
Present project status, schedules, technical solutions, and financial updates
Manage customer expectations and resolve project issues in a timely manner

Engineering Coordinator

Coordinate engineering activities among controls engineers, software engineers, electrical designers, and field personnel
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed according to project schedules
Support technical reviews and design decisions
Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), startup, commissioning, and operator training

Procurement And Vendor Management

Coordinate procurement activities with purchasing
Track long-lead equipment
Review vendor submittals
Coordinate panel fabrication
Manage subcontractors throughout project execution
Resolve supplier issues affecting project schedules

Construction And Start-Up

Coordinate field installation activities
Support field service personnel during installation
Coordinate startup schedules with customers
Manage punch list activities
Support commissioning through final customer acceptance
Coordinate warranty activities following project completion

Business Development

Support proposal development and estimating
Participate in customer presentations and site visits
Identify opportunities for additional services
Develop repeat business through exceptional project execution
Assist Branch Manager with strategic customer development

Leadership

Promote continuous improvement across project execution
Foster collaboration across engineering, field services, purchasing, and management teams
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and customer satisfaction

Physical Requirements