Senior Project Manager - Controls and Automation

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc.; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% ESOP

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Job summary

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering, Inc. in Tualatin, Oregon, seeks a Senior Project Manager - Controls and Automation Engineering to independently manage multiple projects from initiation to completion.

The role emphasizes controlling costs, schedules, and resources while building strong client and vendor relationships. Leadership, organization, and proactive project oversight are essential to deliver solutions that meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager for Controls and Automation Engineering.
• Senior level experience in Controls and Automation Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small to medium-scale projects independently with minimal oversight.
• Develop and control project costs, schedules, and resources.
• Guide clients in decision-making and align solutions with business needs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing project team.
• Manage vendor and client relations and report progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Controls engineering

Automation engineering

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Senior Project Manager - Controls and Automation Engineering opportunity in Tualatin, OR. This person is responsible for independently managing multiple small to medium-scale projects for clients, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion.

This role focuses on controlling project costs, schedules, and resources while fostering strong relationships with clients and vendors. The Project Manager guides clients in decision-making, ensures solutions align with business needs, and delivers projects that meet or exceed expectations. This position requires proactive leadership, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Please Note: This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages small to medium-scale projects for clients independently with minimal oversight
• Responsible for managing and supporting multiple projects at once
• Develops, manages, and controls project costs
• Develops, manages, and controls project schedules
• Manages and directs resources appropriately for the projects
• Manages the end-to-end project lifecycle for assigned projects
• Guides the client in project decisions, ensuring the best solution for their business
• Responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver on goals and objectives of the project
• Manages vendor and client relations to ensure that service expectations are developed and met
• Maintains regular contact with client and reports on project progress, issues, and accomplishments to both the client & Wunderlich-Malec
• Accountable for project and/or program success
• Responsible for representing the client as an OPM as needed, managing third parties as a client representative
• Responsible for understanding, staying updated on, and abiding by the Employee Handbook as written

Qualifications/Requirements

• Controls and automation engineering background
• Consistently maintains a positive and encouraging attitude
• Forward-looking and focused on the best resolution
• Proactively seeks and accepts new challenges
• Organized and prompt
• Servant leader focus to leadership and advocates for their people before themselves
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work and interact effectively with customers and co-workers
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Works well in high stress environment

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably Engineering or related field)
• Senior level experience in Controls and Automation Engineering
• Servant leader, who loves to see others succeed and is energized being part of a team
• Exemplary communication skills
• 6-8 years of experience as a Project Manager for Controls and Automation Engineering
• Experience in Semiconductor construction and build out desired
• PMP certification a plus

This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office Work:
  • Office desk/cubicle environment
  • Extensive computer use
  • Ability to lift to 25 lbs
  • Driving
  • Ability to be onsite daily
  • Travel to customer sites up to 25%

Our People

• Empowered Individuals – Employee owned, we are able to hire the best and empower them to develop and deliver solutions
• Rewarded & Motivated – Investing in continuing education and world-class benefits keeps our staff motivated
• Positive Attitudes – Dedicated experts are committed in the long-run and bring a positive, can-do attitude to your project
• Knowledgeable – Recognized industry experts reinforced with ongoing training remain knowledgeable on the latest industry trends and directions
• Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Benefits

Medical

• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will Preparation Resources
• Worldwide Travel Assistance