Senior Controls & Automation Project Manager

barrywehmiller; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Project Manager II to lead automation projects for consumer products and industrial processes from design to deployment. You will manage hardware, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA design, and project documentation while guiding a regional controls team.

You will mentor staff, participate in firm-wide standards, and drive business planning for the controls and automation group, ensuring client satisfaction and effective reporting with finance and partners.

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years of automation experience in consumer products or industrial design.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications.
• Proficiency in Rockwell hardware and software solutions.
• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, and GE software/hardware (preferred).
• Experience in food & beverage, pulp & paper, or other industrial industries (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks including hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and all associated project documentation.
• Manage project execution including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project set-up.
• 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 leadership

Control system design

PLC/HMI programming

Rockwell automation

Client relationship mgmt

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Siemens software

Wonderware

GE software

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Project Manager II to lead automation projects for consumer products and industrial processes from design to deployment. You will manage hardware, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA design, and project documentation while guiding a regional controls team.

You will mentor staff, participate in firm-wide standards, and drive business planning for the controls and automation group, ensuring client satisfaction and effective reporting with finance and partners.