Sr. Project Manager - Industrial Automation

Baker Group•Ankeny, IA

About The Position

The Senior Industrial Automation Project Manager will create and develop relationships supportive of the Baker Group mission statement with employees, internal and external clients. Additionally, this person will provide opportunities to increase business unit (BU) revenues by marketing and cross selling products and services provided by Baker Group, manage projects in a manner that compliments all facets of the project from design to owner training. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients. The Senior Industrial Automation Project Manager will also assist the team by providing inspiring day-to-day hands-on leadership to the Business Unit. In addition, this person will coach, mentor and train the next generation of leaders, provide sales support as needed to secure potential sales and be responsible for execution coordination, project documentation, project financials and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience with PLCs/HMIs/SCADA systems in one or more of the following areas: Discrete Manufacturing, Process Controls, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Robotics, Chemical/Pharmaceutical, or Automotive
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in estimating and managing automation projects, as well as building and growing client relationships
A contingency for employment will require successfully passing of a background investigation
Valid Driver’s License and must have a good driving record
Able to manage teams successfully and profitably
Advanced knowledge of Control Systems design and construction, means and methods, estimating, scheduling and cost control
Ability to effectively delegate the type and amount of work to others in order to leverage personal effectiveness
Effectively prioritize and balance the “big picture” and immediate responsibilities
Ability to listen effectively, value the opinions of others and acknowledge contributions of others
Ability to communicate and work well with others at all levels
Ability to train, manage and hold staff accountable to get results
Ability to recognize, select and hire top talent at appropriate times
Ability to manage risk in understanding areas of exposure in estimates, schedules, contracts and site conditions
Ability to resolve issues promptly for a “win-win” solution
Consistently display natural leadership skills and qualities to guide the team leaders and other direct reports
Value and support company mission and culture, as well as participate in community activities
Display honesty, integrity, sound reasoning, good judgment/values, and lead by example, all while maintaining strong internal and external relationships at all levels

Responsibilities

Possess a deep understanding of automation systems and construction coupled with a well-rounded background in mechanical and electrical systems and services.
Offer and implement solutions to clients with support of other engineering and field personnel
Design and develop distributed small to large control systems including PLC/HMI/SCADA programs, product selection for bill of material (BOM) based on customer specifications, creating sequence of operations (SOO), and creating Engineering Drawings.
Potential to do project start up, program modification, and commission of new PLC/HMI/SCADA control systems
Continuously develop relationships with existing clients and pursue opportunities which provide long-term client relationships and revenue opportunities
Utilize internal estimating software and standard product selections to develop solutions for clients and review with team members prior to client submission – make sure we can deliver what we are selling
Act as account manager or single point of contact with client during project execution
Working collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers and other internal staff
Partner with other engineers, technicians, and electricians to develop and share technical solutions and standards
Actively participate in training to maintain technical expertise on new products, tools, and integration through continuing education initiatives
Possess a thorough understanding of Baker Group and collaboration with all Baker Group Business Units (BUs)
Educate clients on Baker Group capabilities in automation business, and cross-sell capabilities for revenue opportunities within other business units
Attend scheduling meetings with Operations Manager – assist with scheduling field labor
Attend project meetings internal and external – provide communication written and verbal regarding information requests, proposal requests, coordination, submittal reviews, etc.
Utilize company standard documents for business development, pre-proposal checklists, turnovers, subcontracts, purchase orders, warranty, etc.
Manage the project to ensure financial success of the project
Coach, mentor, and train Project Managers, Project Engineers, Automation Engineers, and System Engineers in both Automation and other BUs
Assist with the development of marketing materials and performance at partner training and education events
Assist with and lead Tier III Business Development Pursuits