Senior Project Manager: Controls & Automation

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Manager II to lead automation projects for consumer products and industrial clients. You will oversee hardware design, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA, and project deliverables.

You will mentor staff, drive standards, coordinate with engineering and finance, and grow the controls & automation business in the local office. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Twelve+ years of experience in automation solutions for consumer products or industrial design.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications.
• Proficiency in Rockwell hardware and software.
• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, and GE software/hardware (preferred).
• Experience in food & beverage, pulp & paper, or other industrial industries (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all management levels.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements.

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

Project management

Client relations

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Hardware & Software

Siemens

Wonderware

GE software/hardware

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Manager II to lead automation projects for consumer products and industrial clients. You will oversee hardware design, PLC/HMI programming, SCADA, and project deliverables.

You will mentor staff, drive standards, coordinate with engineering and finance, and grow the controls & automation business in the local office. Travel is required.