Senior Controls & Automation Project Manager

Barry-Wehmiller; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead automation projects across consumer products and industrial design sectors. You will guide a team of controls and automation professionals, design electrical control systems, and coordinate with clients to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and delivering on schedule and within budget, with opportunities for leadership development and regional impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years in automation solutions for consumer products or industrial design.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation for process applications.
• Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software.
• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, and GE software/hardware (preferred).
• Experience in food & beverage, pulp & paper, or related industries (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all management levels.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks including hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and all project documentation.
• Manage project execution including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project setup.
• Ensure the proper use of company facilities (plant and equipment).
• Lead, develop and grow the controls & automation business in the local office and region; cultivate and maintain relationships with key client contacts.
• Mentor and guide professionals; provide feedback, evaluation, training, and career development guidance.
• Participate on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm-wide standards.
• Handle strategic business planning and development of annual vision plans for the controls & automation group.
• Work with the recruiting team to identify and hire professionals into the controls & automation group.
• Provide quarterly reporting to the office partners and regional partners.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure proper reporting of the controls & automation group activities.
• Convey a positive image of Barry-Wehmiller Design Group and support the development of a strong culture consistent with our Guiding Principles of Leadership.
• Make an impact day-to-day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

Skills

Automation design

Electrical control systems

Rockwell hardware/software

Process automation

Client engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens software

Wonderware

GE software/hardware

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to lead automation projects across consumer products and industrial design sectors. You will guide a team of controls and automation professionals, design electrical control systems, and coordinate with clients to deliver high-quality solutions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strategic planning, and delivering on schedule and within budget, with opportunities for leadership development and regional impact.