SCADA Controls Automation Program Manager – Water

Woodard & Curran, Inc.; Middletown, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, client-focused SCADA Controls Automation Project Manager to join our Water Team, supporting projects across the New England Region, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

In this role, you will manage automation and controls projects from planning through closure, working closely with municipal water and wastewater clients to deliver successful solutions that improve operational performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent applicable experience.
• Strong knowledge of municipal bidding laws and construction document preparation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven approach to project delivery.
• Knowledge of automation and controls design and implementation is highly desirable.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and vendor relationships.
• Strong financial management and forecasting capabilities.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage automation and controls projects and contracts from planning through project closure.
• Lead project teams to successfully deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular communication and project status updates.
• Act as a trusted advisor by identifying and planning future projects that support client operational goals.
• Lead preconstruction meetings, project kickoff meetings, startup activities, and client coordination efforts.
• Manage construction activities, subcontractors, vendors, and project partners.
• Develop, manage, and forecast project financial performance across a portfolio of projects.
• Perform project lifecycle QA/QC reviews to ensure quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical staff to prepare proposals, project scopes, and client solutions.
• Coordinate with Regional Managers and fellow Project Managers to optimize resource allocation and workload balancing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in Woodard & Curran’s project delivery enhancement programs.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, safety, learning, and operational excellence.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Communication

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Automation and controls design

Job description

Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, client-focused SCADA Controls Automation Project Manager to join our Water Team, supporting projects across the New England Region, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

In this role, you will manage automation and controls projects from planning through closure, working closely with municipal water and wastewater clients to deliver successful solutions that improve operational performance and reliability.