Job Details

Overview

Position: Senior Project Manager, Automation

Location: Greenville, SC, hybrid

Reports to: Vice President of Engineering

Senior Project Manager, Automation leads the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale automation and controls projects. This role manages multiple concurrent projects, ensuring technical quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction. Acts as a bridge between engineering, operations, and clients, driving efficiency through disciplined project delivery and leadership excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of complex automation projects from proposal through commissioning.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, fabrication, and field commissioning staff.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules while ensuring adherence to contractual and technical requirements.
• Apply structured project management methodologies (PMBOK or equivalent) to ensure process consistency across all projects.
• Lead scope, schedule, and cost control processes, including proactive change and risk management.
• Conduct and document project risk assessments and open issues lists; ensure timely resolution of action items.
• Track and report project performance metrics such as schedule adherence, cost variance, and earned value.
• Manage client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for project communications, progress reviews, and issue resolution.
• Mentor and support project managers and project engineers, promoting professional growth and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement of project execution processes, documentation standards, and reporting tools.
• Lead stakeholder alignment efforts and negotiate complex scope or commercial changes with clients.
• Ensure all deliverables meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience managing automation, controls, or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical, controls, and mechanical system integration.
• Demonstrated mastery of project management principles; PMP certification preferred.
• Skilled in risk management, stakeholder engagement, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling tools (Microsoft Project, ERP systems).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular visits to fabrication shops and client sites.
• Travel up to 10-15% for site meetings and project oversight.
• PPE required in shop and field environments.