Automation Project Manager Jobs in Algonac, MI (NOW HIRING)

Our client is a globally recognized, independent leader in control systems integration and building technologies. Renowned for delivering cutting-edge automation solutions for massive commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities, they offer an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing team. This is a chance to work with industry-leading technologies in an environment that heavily invests in innovation, quality, and leadership development.

This position exists to drive the successful execution and financial health of highly complex building automation projects from inception to final delivery. By taking full ownership of project financials, resource forecasting, and risk mitigation, this role directly impacts the organization's profitability and its ability to deploy sophisticated automation solutions that consistently exceed client expectations.

We are seeking a highly organized Project Manager to lead a dedicated team of engineers within the building automation sector. The primary focus of this role involves balancing project finances, enforcing engineering standards, and serving as the primary commercial point of contact for clients. The ideal candidate is an analytical, commercially minded leader who thrives in managing concurrent technical projects, driving quality control, and negotiating complex customer agreements.

• Manage large-scale and multiple concurrent building automation projects seamlessly from initial scope through final delivery.

• Drive project margin accountability by implementing strategies to optimize financial health, cost projections, cash flow reporting, and monthly job invoicing.

• Establish and carefully monitor comprehensive project schedules to guarantee on-time completion and operational excellence.

• Forecast resource requirements accurately and present detailed scope, schedule, and resource plans to regional leadership.

• Mitigate potential project risks systematically, identifying root causes of deviations and executing necessary corrective actions.

• Serve as the primary commercial and customer-facing contact, confidently negotiating Terms & Conditions and quantifying project change orders.

• Provide robust technical guidance to engineering teams, strictly enforcing engineering standards and quality plans throughout the project lifecycle.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal project management tools and actively participate in the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

• Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years of proven project leadership experience, functioning successfully as a Project Manager or Technical Lead.

• Industry Experience: Strong foundational understanding of HVAC systems within large-scale Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS), including familiarity with sequences of operations, P&IDs for plant utilities, instrumentation, and control valves.

• Technical Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Project and the MS Office Suite. Demonstrated experience with building automation and industrial controls (e.g., Rockwell, Schneider, AVEVA, Inductive Automation).

• Additional Experience: Previous onsite commissioning experience is highly preferred.

• Core Competencies: Exceptional communication, strategic planning, organizational, and team motivation skills, with a proven track record of leading effective meetings with internal engineering teams and external customers.
   

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