Senior Systems Integration Project Manager

SOFFA is a well-established systems integration firm with over 50 years of experience delivering automation, controls, and SCADA solutions within the water and wastewater industry.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with direct experience in water/wastewater systems integration, industrial automation, or controls engineering environments to lead complex projects from contract award through completion.

This role is responsible for managing technical system integration projects—not traditional commercial construction—requiring close coordination with engineering, controls, and field service teams. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership,

technical project experience, and a proactive approach to risk management, scheduling, and client communication.

Note: This role is not suited for candidates whose experience is primarily in commercial building or general construction project management.

An active PMP certification is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage water/wastewater systems integration and automation projects from initiation through closeout
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, controls/automation, procurement, sales, and technical services
• Monitor project performance to ensure milestones, deliverables, and technical requirements are achieved
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timelines and budgets
• Manage project financials including forecasting, cost control, and change order management
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status updates to internal leadership and clients
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and responsiveness

Qualifications

Experience

• 10 years of project management experience in water/wastewater systems integration, industrial automation, or controls environments (required)
• Proven success managing technically complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Experience working with SCADA, PLC-based systems, or industrial control systems strongly preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field (required)

Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification — required and current

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills across technical disciplines
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Solid organizational and time-management skills in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex project scopes simultaneously
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage (or similar ERP/project accounting tools)
• Ability to effectively present technical and project information to clients and leadership