Project Manager, Operations Manager, Systems Engineer

Location: Lewis Center
ATS Company:
Industrial Automation

Requisition

Location:

Lewis Center, OH, US,

Date:
Nov 12, 2025

Project Manager

Job Description

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, monitor, control, and be held accountable through subordinates, all aspects of factory automation projects. Assist with the initial project proposals, administration of all technical engineering information, coordinate all in-house staff, performance to schedule, performance to budget, delivery, installation, cash flow and customer satisfaction through the warranty period.

Will assume the role of a key member of management to ensure that the customer's needs are met, and project quality is maintained. Set an example of company culture with integrity and professional competence. Adhere to all established procedures as defined by ATS Quality Procedures, Process Flows, Work Instructions, Safety Procedures, and the Employee Handbook.

As a Project Manager overseeing automation and nuclear-related projects, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of complex, high-stakes initiatives. This includes planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, with a strong emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance, and technical precision.

ESSENTIAL

JOB DUTIES:

1. Project Planning and Scheduling

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project), incorporating engineering, procurement, fabrication, testing, and commissioning phases.

Define critical path activities and ensure alignment with nuclear regulatory timelines and automation system integration milestones.

Coordinate with procurement, engineering, controls, and assembly teams to ensure timely delivery of automation equipment.

2. Budgeting and Cost Control

Establish and manage project budgets for materials, labor, and subcontracted services, ensuring compliance with SOX financial reporting standards where applicable.

Monitor cost performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques and provide variance analysis to stakeholders.

Collaborate with procurement and finance to optimize cost efficiency while maintaining quality and safety standards.

3. Contract and Scope Management

Review purchase orders and contracts to ensure alignment with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and proposal terms.

Manage scope changes through formal Change Order Requests, including impact assessments on cost, schedule, and safety.

Maintain a revision control log and ensure traceability of all scope modifications.

4. Stakeholder Communication and Coordination

Lead regular project team meetings to assess progress, resolve issues, and ensure cross-functional alignment.

Conduct structured client meetings, including utilities, EPCs, and regulatory bodies, documenting decisions and action items.

Serve as the primary point of contact for project communications, ensuring transparency and responsiveness.

5. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure all project activities comply with applicable regulations and standards.

Maintain a comprehensive risk register, identifying technical, regulatory, and operational risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Safety teams to ensure adherence to QA/QC protocols and safety plans.

6. Resource and Execution Management

Develop and manage manpower loading plans and resource allocation schedules for engineering, fabrication, and field services.

Oversee the integration of automation systems.

Ensure timely delivery and installation of components and automation hardware/software.

7. Performance Reporting and Forecasting

Generate historical data and lessons learned for continuous improvement and future project planning.

Prepare and present project forecasts, including cost-to-complete, schedule projections, and resource needs, for internal and external review.

Utilize KPIs and dashboards to monitor project health and performance.

8. Testing, Commissioning, and Client Acceptance

Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for automation systems and nuclear components, ensuring compliance with design and regulatory requirements.

Coordinate Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including system integration, functional testing, and client sign-off.

Document and communicate test results, deviations, and corrective actions, securing formal client approval.

QUALIFICATIONS

* A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent, specializing in electronics, electrical, mechanical or controls engineering;
Completion of or in the process of achieving the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.

* Must have experience managing automation projects in excess of $1 million with multiple disciplinary teams.

* Must have a proven track record of providing positive leadership and coordination to a multi-disciplined project design and construction team.

* Must have acted in a leading role with a minimum of three years' experience in a variety of projects/markets on a multidiscipline team.

* Must have ability to work…