Senior Project Manager

Card-Monroe Corp.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Card-Monroe Corp. in Greenville, SC is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead engineering design-build projects through to customer acceptance. You will oversee project scope, schedule, budget, and resources while coordinating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of project management experience in a technical environment and possess strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience in automation or engineering.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and serve as primary customer contact.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Card-Monroe Automation

Card-Monroe Automation designs and builds custom automated manufacturing solutions for customers across a variety of industries. We are committed to innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional customer experiences through collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

If you're an experienced project leader who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and enjoys leading complex automation projects from concept through completion, we'd like to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading engineering design-build projects from project kickoff through final customer acceptance. This role oversees project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and customer communication while partnering with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and leadership to deliver successful outcomes.

The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who excels at managing multiple priorities, navigating complex technical projects, and building strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering and automation projects simultaneously from initiation through completion.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage project financials including cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage scope changes and engineering change notices when required.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and customer expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement of project management tools, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience in automation, engineering, custom equipment manufacturing, or a similar technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across multiple departments.

Preferred

• PMP Certification.
• Experience in custom machine building or industrial automation.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and integrated manufacturing systems.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads with a servant leadership mindset.
• Is comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Can successfully manage competing priorities and changing customer needs.
• Takes ownership of project outcomes.
• Builds trust with customers and teammates through proactive communication.
• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes and project execution.

Why Join Card-Monroe Automation?

At Card-Monroe Automation, you'll work alongside talented professionals solving complex manufacturing challenges while helping shape the future of automation. We value integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and investing in our people.

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Love, Dignity & Respect
• Servant's Spirit
• Competitive Resolve

If you're ready to lead challenging projects and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.