SCADA Controls Automation Project Manager
About The Position
Woodard & Curran is seeking a dynamic, client-focused SCADA Controls Automation Project Manager to join their Water Team, supporting projects across the New England Region (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut). The role involves managing automation and controls projects from planning through closure, collaborating with municipal water and wastewater clients to deliver solutions that enhance operational performance and reliability. The Project Manager will be supported by technical managers, engineers, and operations staff to ensure projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget. This position requires regular regional travel to project sites for oversight, meetings, and client relationship management, acting as a trusted advisor to clients by providing project updates and identifying future opportunities. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team focused on high-quality automation and controls projects for municipal and industrial water and wastewater clients. They will lead projects from initiation to completion, balancing technical requirements, financial performance, client expectations, and project execution. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication and construction management skills, with the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders. They are proactive, results-oriented, and dedicated to exceptional client service.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience managing construction projects, preferably involving electrical systems, automation, and/or controls.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent applicable experience.
- Strong knowledge of municipal bidding laws and construction document preparation.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
- Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven approach to project delivery.
- Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, and vendor relationships.
- Strong financial management and forecasting capabilities.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of automation and controls design and implementation is highly desirable.
- PMP certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage automation and controls projects and contracts from planning through project closure.
- Lead project teams to successfully deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular communication and project status updates.
- Act as a trusted advisor by identifying and planning future projects that support client operational goals.
- Lead preconstruction meetings, project kickoff meetings, startup activities, and client coordination efforts.
- Manage construction activities, subcontractors, vendors, and project partners.
- Develop, manage, and forecast project financial performance across a portfolio of projects.
- Perform project lifecycle QA/QC reviews to ensure quality deliverables.
- Collaborate with technical staff to prepare proposals, project scopes, and client solutions.
- Coordinate with Regional Managers and fellow Project Managers to optimize resource allocation and workload balancing.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in Woodard & Curran’s project delivery enhancement programs.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, safety, learning, and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Employee-owned
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
