Sr. Project Manager

Barry-Wehmiller • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager joins Design Group’s Control System Integration Practice and works with industry experts, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to deliver automation and control system solutions for clients. The role supports capital projects and helps clients improve performance and achieve business goals. It also leads the growth and development of the local and regional controls and automation business, including client relationships, staff development, recruiting, business planning, and coordination with company leadership and finance.

The position involves managing technical project work and end-to-end execution, from proposals and estimates through scheduling, staffing, contract negotiation, quality control, and customer satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager also contributes to firm-wide standards and a positive organizational culture. Travel of 35% or more is required for project work and related activities.

Requirements

• At least seven 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, with the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel 35% or more for project and related activities.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Manage project tasks involving hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and associated documentation.
• Manage project execution, including proposal preparation, estimating, scheduling, resources, staffing, contract negotiation, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project setup.
• Ensure proper use of company facilities, 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, evaluation, 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 controls and automation group activities.
• Represent Barry-Wehmiller Design Group positively and support a strong culture consistent with its Guiding Principles of Leadership.
• Travel for project requirements, including installation and startup activities, client and company-sponsored meetings, trainings, industry seminars, forums, and conventions.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed