Job Title: Project Manager 

Location: Columbus MS

Duration: Contract to hire 

Pay rate: negotiation 

SUMMARY 

The Project Manager's purpose is to drive the business forward by executing projects on time, budget, and to the customer's satisfaction. The Project Manager works with our customers to ensure that their scope of work is accomplished successfully and all PLC's and/or HMIs are running correctly. The PM will also manage project installs onsite with customers and manage all sub-contractors dedicated to the project. This role will cover projects on both the electrical/controls and mechanical side. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously on different scale levels 
• Manage project budgets, costs, margins, schedules, scope, quality, and customer expectations. Projects may range from $200k-$3M. 
• Develop project estimates 
• Manage the development and troubleshooting of PLC & HMI code as required. There may be multiple systems used by the customer or client 
• Work with the Sales and Operations Department to maintain and build relationships with customers and present data, project scope of work, designs, etc. with them 
• Attend job walks, start-ups, commissioning, project close out meetings, etc. 
• Managing installs at customer site including oversight of all sub-contractors (which may include electrical, controls, mechanical, etc.) 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or 7 years' experience in system integration project management 
• Prior experience leading controls and integration resources 
• Able to manage multiple projects at once 
• Experience in job cost analysis is helpful, along with budget management, time and schedule management, resource management, and scope management 
• Ability to lead electrical, controls, and mechanical projects 
• Prior experience as a Controls or Mechanical Engineer is helpful 
• Experience in robotics would also be helpful (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, etc.) 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and high stress environment