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Senior Project Manager, Controls & Automation

ArchKey Solutions
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/29/2026
Description

Senior Project Manager, Controls and Automation

This position is based in our office in Minneapolis, MN.

About ArchKey

ArchKey is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are a leader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We’re the POWER behind making the improbable possible.

We’re electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all. We’re not just energizing infrastructure, we’re energizing careers, communities, and the future.

Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringing knowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it’s an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale.

About The Position

Reporting to the Group Manager, the Sr. Project Manager, Controls and Automation, maintains overall administrative and technical direction for Instrumentation & Controls projects, emphasizing Building Management Systems and Industrial Control Systems. Typical projects include the installation of Control Systems and/or Instrumentation in Industrial Processing facilities and Data Centers. Projects may also include the installation of mechanical instrumentation, impulse tubing, instrument air, and sample lines. Project Managers may have overall bottom-line responsibility for profit and loss, and consequently, carry the authority appropriately. They will provide technical and engineering support as required by the projects assigned.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Can flex and adapt with the growing needs of the business.
  • Can work autonomously and creatively solve problems.
  • Has a growth mindset and is always looking to continually learn and grow.

Day in the Life

  • Oversee construction to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with specifications, design, budget, and schedule
  • Interfacing with the general contractors, the client's representatives, ownership, the architect engineer's representatives, union officials where applicable, subcontractors, if any, and developing a good working relationship with field labor and supervision.
  • Responsible for coordinating and directing support functions assigned to the project
  • Oversee multiple smaller projects and estimate new projects
  • Authorize and/or approve all project personnel transactions including choice of the superintendent, general foremen, foremen, number of people on projects, wages, purchase requisitions, payment approvals, change order requests and estimates thereof, all billing, design assistance, and any other related construction or support activities
  • Negotiate with unions concerning grievances, jurisdiction, market recovery programs, or other labor-related issues with the assistance of the appropriate company officer or NECA, if applicable
  • Ensures all company, client, and project policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to and interpret the policies as required
  • Responsible for the maintenance of all official project documentation and logs and assists in the implementation/interpretation of safety programs and ensures that all OSHA requirements are met
  • Provides direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
  • Responsible for customer maintenance and other sales and marketing as required or directed
  • Performs specialized estimating and assists in estimating projects as required by the company's needs

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) or Construction Management or a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Superior communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code
  • Must possess strong attention to detail and ensure maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu a plus

Travel

  • Travel to project sites (regionally and nationally) as needed

Salary Range

  • $111,000-$145,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MN70-0

Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Salary : $111,000 - $145,000

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