Job Title: Project Manager (Contract – Custom Automation Projects)
Contract Duration: Until April 2025
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful execution of custom automated machine builds. In this high-paced role, you will manage all aspects of project leadership, from design through delivery, working closely with cross-functional teams and demanding customers. This contract position is budgeted until April 2025, which is ideal for someone with a strong technical background in mechanical or electrical engineering and extensive experience managing automation or integrated mechanical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the project team through the entire project life cycle, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, open issues, risks, resources, and communications.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the customer, building relationships, understanding their business, and delivering on their expectations.
- Oversee engineering, design reviews, procurement, build, debug, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), shipping, SAT (Site Acceptance Test), and warranty work (when applicable).
- Ensure all project documentation, technical performance, budgets, production schedules, and quality deliverables meet established requirements and ISO standards.
- Track project budgets, manage costs, and present engineering changes to customers.
- Identify and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring project milestones are achieved within aggressive timelines.
- Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practices and lessons learned with the team.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of project management experience.
- PMP certification is highly preferred.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams on automation or integrated mechanical projects, with a proven track record of commercial management.
- Strong technical aptitude in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Project.
- Experience managing projects with budgets exceeding $1M.
Why Join Us?
You’ll work in a dynamic environment, building state-of-the-art automation solutions that push the boundaries of technology. If you’re a proactive problem-solver with a passion for delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, we’d love to have you on our team.
