Automation Project Manager

FERGUSON

3d•$5,175 - $11,275•Onsite

About The Position

As an Automation Project Manager at Ferguson, you will lead and manage automation projects from initiation to completion. Your role is crucial in ensuring that each project is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. You will lead EPC, contractor, and end-user projects with tailored approaches for each. You will bring to bear resources from documentation and quotation specialists to support EPC requirements, including submittals, testing, and formatting. You will collaborate with ACE, Projects Quotation Team, Project Execution Team, and Management to build guidelines for handling various project types. You will partner with ACE teammates, project managers, and technical specialists to complete projects that combine engineered automation packages with complex documentation and submittal requirements. You will recommend products and solutions that align with client needs, including valves, actuators, mounting kits, and engineered automation systems. You will build and sustain solid customer connections, acting as a primary liaison for significant accounts. You will partner with inside sales, outside sales, vendors, valve shops, and fabrication teams to provide accurate quotes, timely builds, and efficient delivery. You will conduct project meetings, track achievements, and prepare status updates for customers and leadership. You will drive alignment with Ferguson’s Intentional Product Strategy (IPS) to improve gross margin and efficiency. You will act as a link between field teams, customers, and vendors to address challenges promptly and reduce delays. You will find opportunities for process improvement and support ACE’s mission of standardization, collaboration, and shared guidelines across districts.

Requirements

3–5 years of project management or automation/engineered products experience.
A background in valve automation, engineered packages, or complex project environments is essential.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritise several tasks and meet tight timelines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Project).
Outstanding communication abilities with the capacity to work effectively alongside inside sales, outside sales, vendors, and customers.
The capacity to travel occasionally as needed for projects and/or training.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage automation projects from initiation to completion.
Lead EPC, contractor, and end-user projects with tailored approaches.
Bring to bear resources from documentation and quotation specialists to support EPC requirements, including submittals, testing, and formatting.
Collaborate with ACE, Projects Quotation Team, Project Execution Team, and Management to build guidelines for handling various project types.
Partner with ACE teammates, project managers, and technical specialists to complete projects that combine engineered automation packages with complex documentation and submittal requirements.
Recommend products and solutions that align with client needs, including valves, actuators, mounting kits, and engineered automation systems.
Build and sustain solid customer connections, acting as a primary liaison for significant accounts.
Partner with inside sales, outside sales, vendors, valve shops, and fabrication teams to provide accurate quotes, timely builds, and efficient delivery.
Conduct project meetings, track achievements, and prepare status updates for customers and leadership.
Drive alignment with Ferguson’s Intentional Product Strategy (IPS) to improve gross margin and efficiency.
Act as a link between field teams, customers, and vendors to address challenges promptly and reduce delays.
Find opportunities for process improvement and support ACE’s mission of standardization, collaboration, and shared guidelines across districts.