Project Manager – Valley Forge

Applied Control Engineering, Inc.; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) seeks a Project Manager to lead automation projects from design through commissioning, coordinating teams and interfacing with customers both on-site and in the office.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of control-systems experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. ACE offers professional development and opportunities for advancement within a growing engineering services firm.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience with control systems in manufacturing industries.
• Ability to complete projects according to outline, budget, and schedule.
• Experience delivering projects to successful conclusions.
• Understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and MES technologies.
• Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage a project through its entire lifecycle.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing projects from design through system commissioning.
• Leading project teams to ensure quality deliverables.
• Communicating project status to customers and stakeholders on-site and in office.
• Meeting with technical leaders and management to determine the best approach for completion.
• Mentoring engineers and project managers on methodologies and control concepts.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Schedule management

Stakes management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager - Norristown, Pennsylvania

Are you looking for a career where you will have an immediate impact and drive projects to a successful completion? Are you motivated to help local manufacturing industries increase their competitive advantage and achieve their energy efficiency goals? Are you looking to join an organization of control system integrators that is owned and managed by engineers that executed and managed projects at ACE?

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, discrete manufactured products, and more. ACE serves our customers out of nine offices in seven states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas). ACE’s vision is for continued growth to meet the automation challenges of America’s manufacturing industries.

Project Managers at ACE have opportunities to lead critical customer projects, participate in sales cycles, and become personnel managers for ACE's project delivery staff. ACE is seeking level, passionate project managers to join our team. Would you like to join our team?

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager at ACE, you will join a project team delivering automation solutions and projects to customers. Your primary job functions will include:

• Managing and executing projects from the design phase through system commissioning.
• Leading project teams in order to ensure quality deliverables.
• Communicating with customers, both at the office and on-site, to present project status, update key stakeholders, and come up with unique solutions.
• Meeting with technical leaders, subject matter experts, and business leadership to assess your project’s status and determine the most effective approach for successful completion.
• Mentoring fellow engineers and project managers to teach project methodologies and control concepts.

The successful applicant will have opportunities for advancement into ACE’s senior leadership organization. ACE offers professional development opportunities within all departments of our organization. Project Managers at ACE have opportunities for advancement that include technical leadership, sales, and personnel management. ACE is owned and managed by full-time employees who have delivered ACE projects as engineers and project managers.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelors (or higher) degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three+ (3+) years of experience with control systems in manufacturing industries.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to an outline, budget, and schedule.
• Proven experience in delivering projects to success conclusion.
• Understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and MES technologies.
• Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes.
• Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle.
• Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated concepts both internally and externally.
• Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package).
• Displays a positive and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style.
• Willing to work off-hours when required.
• Possess a valid and current driver’s license.
• Means and willingness to travel to customer sites as required.Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
• Certifications from Professional Organizations and/or Industry Technology Partners

Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package and salary ranges commensurate with experience.

For more information about Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE), please visit our website at www.ace-net.com.

ACE is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.

ACE is an equal opportunity employer. ACE will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to meet any of the above qualifications, please contact Human Resources.