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South Dakota Staffing

Automation and Controls Project Manager

South Dakota Staffing, Watertown, South Dakota, United States, 57201

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Automation And Controls Project Manager

CDM Smith has an exciting new opportunity for a Project Manager within our Automation Group. This role will provide project management for Automation design, programming, and construction projects. Projects may be multi-discipline and geographically dispersed across CDM Smith's Automation Community of Practice. The candidate shall have an understanding of the Automation field and how the following types of projects are executed: Basic to highly complex SCADA, controls, cyber security, instrumentation, and related systems designs that include P&IDs, control descriptions, and I&C specifications. Master plans and needs assessment reports for SCADA systems and Cyber Security. Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER) and Basis of Design Reports (BODR). Leading the development of proposals including level of effort estimates (LOEs), client presentations, participation in proposal interviews, etc. Implementation of SCADA system programming and integration including human-machine interface (HMI), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and network and workstation/server configuration. The final candidate: Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for projects using lessons learned. Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders. Manages project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability. Identifies, quantifies, and communicates residual risk (time and cost). Responsible for creating and reviewing client invoices with internal support from contract administrators. Performs ongoing review of project status. On a regular basis, monitors project risks; identifies possible risks and recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions; escalates as appropriate. Manages project change using change management protocols. Develops and implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of assigned projects. Determines and coordinates the proper staffing within the project including identification of outside resources needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processing. Builds, maintains and manages strong client relationships. Ensures client satisfaction by delivering quality, on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; manages client expectations. Identifies opportunities for change. Performs other duties as assigned. This role can be based in Orlando, FL, Raleigh, NC, Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA or Boston, MA. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of related experience. PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list). Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Pay Range Minimum: $119,829 Pay Range Maximum: $209,726 All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.