Project Manager - Automation and Fabrication

Campos EPC•Shoreview, MN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Campos Fabrication in Minneapolis, MN is hiring a Project Manager to join our team! The Project Manager is responsible for managing industrial control panel or power distribution from estimating through shipment. This role coordinates customers, engineering, purchasing, production, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to customer specifications. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial electrical systems, automation components, power distribution equipment, and electrical distributors. This individual must be comfortable working in a hands-on environment where they actively assist with quoting, procurement, scheduling, and customer communications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
1-5 years of experience in utilities, manufacturing, or a similar industry.
Prior project management experience required.
Basic knowledge of construction and industry standards.
Working knowledge of: PLCs and remote I/O systems.
Working knowledge of: HMIs and operator interfaces.
Working knowledge of: Industrial networking.
Working knowledge of: Control panel construction.
Working knowledge of: UL 508A requirements.
Familiarity with major manufacturers: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell.
Familiarity with major manufacturers: Emerson.
Familiarity with major manufacturers: Phoenix Contact.
Familiarity with major manufacturers: ABB.
Familiarity with major manufacturers: Eaton.
Familiarity with major manufacturers: Siemens.
Familiarity with major manufacturers: Schneider Electric.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification
Natural gas experience

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects simultaneously from order entry through shipment.
Develop and maintain project schedules.
Track engineering, material procurement, fabrication, testing, and delivery.
Monitor project budgets, labor hours, and material costs.
Manage change orders and scope changes.
Identify and resolve schedule or procurement issues before they impact delivery.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers.
Review project requirements and specifications.
Provide project status updates and delivery schedules.
Coordinate customer inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Request quotations and lead times from manufacturers and distributors.
Compare pricing and identify alternative solutions when needed.
Purchase electrical and automation components.
Monitor long-lead items and supplier performance.
Develop strong relationships with key vendors and distributor sales representatives.
Work closely with engineering and shop personnel to maintain project schedules.
Review bills of material (BOMs) for completeness.
Help resolve component availability issues.
Coordinate project priorities with production supervisors.
Support continuous improvement efforts within the shop.