Project Manager II

Barry-Wehmiller • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Project Manager II joins Design Group’s Control System Integration Practice and works with technical specialists, subject matter experts, and clients to deliver automation and controls solutions and support capital projects. The role manages project work and execution, helps lead and grow the controls and automation business in the local office and region, and contributes to client relationships, team development, business planning, and firm-wide standards. The position includes travel as required for project work, including installation and start-up activities, meetings, trainings, and industry events.

Requirements

• Twelve or more years of experience developing and providing automation solutions for the consumer products or industrial design industries.
• Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications.
• Proficiency in Rockwell hardware and software solutions.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements, including installation and start-up activities, client- and company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry seminars, forums, and conventions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, and GE software and hardware.
• Experience in food and beverage, pulp and paper, or other industrial industries.
• Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering is preferred; other engineering degrees may be considered based on relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks, including hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and associated project documentation.
• Manage project execution, including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project set-up.
• Ensure the proper use of company facilities, including plant and equipment.
• Lead, develop, and grow the controls and automation business in the local office and region, and cultivate and maintain relationships with key client contacts.
• Mentor and guide professionals by providing feedback, evaluations, training, and career development guidance.
• Participate on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm-wide standards.
• Handle strategic business planning and develop annual vision plans for the controls and automation group.
• Work with the recruiting team to identify and hire professionals into the controls and automation group.
• Provide quarterly reporting to office and regional partners.
• Coordinate with the finance department to ensure proper reporting of the controls and automation group’s activities.
• Represent Barry-Wehmiller Design Group positively and support a strong culture consistent with its Guiding Principles of Leadership.
• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients.

Benefits

• Professional development resources and mentorship, including the First Year Experience program, Individual Development Plans, and Career Path resources and tools.
• A flexible career path.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager