Employment Type: Full Time Employment

Salary Range: $80,000 - $150,000 Bonus and Commission

As a best-in-class integrator of custom control and automation solutions, we are recognized by Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Ignition, AVEVA, and more. Automation Group’s services have never been in higher demand. To keep up with that demand we are hiring a talented Project Manager with a strong attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and the willingness to go above and beyond.

The ideal candidate has a passion for project management, striving to deliver the best possible outcome at each stage of the project. A detailed and hands-on Project Manager capable of outside the box thinking with a collaborative approach to solving complex issues. A people focused individual who acts in the best interests of the client, internal team members, and external resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-million dollar in projects annually based on determined budgets and goals
• Manage multiple cradle to grave projects simultaneously ranging from small to extremely complex
• Manage project budgets, costs, margins, schedules, scope, quality, and customer expectations
• Manage the development of project documentation (i.e., IO list, device list, scope of work, SAT, FAT, etc.)
• Responsible for developing project estimates and execution plan
• Manage the development and troubleshooting of PLC & HMI code as required
• Work with the Engineering Department and Engineering Manager to plan for resources, engineering availability, project schedules, training, etc. – includes actively participating in PMO meetings
• Attend project/job walks, start-ups, commissioning, project close out meetings, etc.
• Develop, maintain, and grow customer relationships to achieve project goals, budget, timeline, and handoff
• Act as the voice and face of Automation Group on assigned projects, further developing our relationship with the client to win new project opportunities and future commitments
• Work with various AG departments (i.e., Sales Department, Design Team, Technology Team, Marketing Team, etc.) to present data, project scope of work, designs, presentations, etc. to customers.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 5 years’ experience in control system project management
• Experience in job cost analysis, budget management, time and schedule prioritization, resource management, and scope management
• Early conflict identification resulting management and successful resolution
• Advanced experience with programmable log controllers (PLC), including design and programming knowledge
• Advanced experience with human-machine interface (HMI), including design and programming knowledge
• Familiar with the “PMBOK” project management approach
• Experience working for a System Integrator is valued but not mandatory

Working Conditions:

Automation Group takes pride in offering a flexible work environment. Travel is expected. This position will mainly report to client sites, with ability to work remotely when permitted.

Attendance Requirements: 

Monday – Friday 8am - 5pm (flexible /- 1 hour). Evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Compensation Package Includes:

• Top dollar salary
• Monthly bonus and sales commission program
• Phone Allowance
• Company Laptop or Laptop Allowance
• Auto Allowance with Fuel Card
• PTO – Vacation with increasing accrual rates every 3 years
• PTO – Sick
• 401K – Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after your start date. AG matches 20% of your contribution every week.
• Multiple medical plans to choose from (Anthem & Kaiser options) – Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after your start date
• Dental plan & Vision plan – Eligible to participate the 1st of the month after your start date
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% company paid benefit

Other Perks Include:

• Referral Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Quarterly monetary awards for top performers
• Annual awards
• Multiple annual company events
• Hands-on training
• Internal growth directions
• One-year pass to all National Parks
• Second to none company culture

Who is Automation Group?

Automation Group serves the automation industry and we serve it well. Our expertise with automation products combined with decades of process experience has led us to the implementation of complex automation solutions across North America.

As one of the largest System Integrators based out of California and one of the fastest growing System Integrators in North America, we are a mover, shaker, and difference of the Automation Industry!