Project Manager- Automation & Controls

This person can sit out of the Plano, TX OR Houston, TX location

Join a rapidly growing systems integration firm delivering automation and control solutions for some of the most critical facilities in North America, including data centers, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial infrastructure projects. This is a leadership opportunity for a technically strong Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys owning projects from concept through commissioning while helping drive the company's continued growth.

• Lead automation and controls integration projects from FEED and detailed design through panel integration, FAT, commissioning, and startup.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing project execution, schedules, budgets, and overall project success.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams of controls engineers, designers, panel shop personnel, and field commissioning resources.
• Drive the execution of PLC, SCADA, DCS, safety system, and industrial networking projects across mission-critical industries.
• Partner with clients to develop automation strategies, resolve technical challenges, and deliver reliable solutions that exceed expectations.
• Manage project financials including forecasting, cost control, earned value tracking, scope management, and change orders.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, and field activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and on budget.
• Support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts while maintaining a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
• Help expand key client relationships and identify opportunities for additional project work and long-term partnerships.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Proven experience managing industrial automation and controls projects.
• Strong experience supporting projects in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Industrial Manufacturing, or Data Centers.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, safety systems, and industrial controls architecture.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets, schedules, margins, and change orders.
• Comfortable leading projects through engineering, panel fabrication, FAT, commissioning, and startup.
• Experience working directly with end users, EPCs, contractors, and system integration teams.
• Familiarity with ERP and project management systems, preferably MS Business Central.

• High-growth controls system integrator with significant opportunities for advancement.
• Exposure to large-scale, technically challenging projects in rapidly expanding industries.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure supporting data centers, energy, and industrial operations.
• Visible leadership role with direct impact on project success, client relationships, and company growth.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where technical expertise and leadership are highly valued.

This is a Permanent position based out of The Woodlands, TX.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)