What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Automation position at Revel Staffing?
Project Manager (Automation & Controls)
The Project Manager will lead automation projects across a variety of industries, managing PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions while providing hands-on technical leadership. This role involves direct interaction with customers and overseeing a team of engineers to ensure projects meet technical, financial, and business goals. A successful Project Manager will have strong problem-solving skills, business acumen, and leadership capabilities to drive project success and secure repeat business.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Team Management
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Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget for automation projects ranging from $250K to $5M .
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Ensure profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction and project deliverables.
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Lead and mentor a team of engineers/technicians in delivering high-quality automation solutions.
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Work directly with customers to identify requirements, develop specifications, and oversee design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and qualification.
Technical Engineering
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Develop control system designs for industrial processes and machinery.
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Write procedural documentation for instrumentation and hardware configurations.
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Create operational philosophies and sequences of operations for control system implementation.
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Design electrical schematics, including power distribution, control panels, and NEC compliance.
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Program PLC ladder logic and function blocks (Rockwell, Siemens, Modicon, etc.).
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Configure SCADA applications (Cimplicity, Wonderware, Intellution, Rockwell).
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Work with VFDs, servos, electronic overloads, and networking solutions.
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Utilize SQL databases, scripting, and historian systems for data acquisition.
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Navigate and modify AutoCAD and 3D models for system design.
Business & Sales Development
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Identify new sales opportunities and propose scope changes with clear justifications.
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Build relationships across targeted industries to generate business growth.
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Assist in the development of sales quotations and project proposals.
Qualifications & Experience
✔ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Control, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Science preferred). PMP certification is a plus.
✔ 8 years of experience managing automation/control system projects.
✔ Proven project management experience, successfully delivering automation solutions.
✔ Industry experience in Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, Wood, or Grain Processing is preferred.
✔ Expertise in electrical design, PLC programming, and SCADA system integration.
✔ Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.
✔ Strong business acumen and customer relationship skills.
