Project Manager

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is: 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history A Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant ENR Top 500 FirmWe have a Project Manager opportunity available in our Austin, TX office. The Project Manager will be Responsible for project execution, task identification, prioritization and scheduling, financial tracking and management to budget, risk management including early problem identification and conflict resolution, procurement, subcontracts, supporting engineers, communications and meeting leadership, account/client management.Please Note: We are only considering candidates with a background in controls engineering. We are not able to sponsor a work visa at this time.Project Management ResponsibilitiesResponsible for project execution, task identification, prioritization and scheduling, financial tracking and management to budget, risk management including early problem identification and conflict resolution, procurement, subcontracts, supporting engineers, communications and meeting leadership, account/client management. Work will include project(s) ranging in size from $20k up to $5M. This position is responsible for ensuring overall project profitability.Develops and executes project execution plans and/or project chartersResponsible for detailed knowledge of scopes of workAcquires resources from BU manager and assigns work to project teams to meet overall project deadlinesDevelops engineering schedules for W-M team and customer requirements; proficient with Microsoft Project/critical path and float analysis/resource levelingResponsible for engineering related purchasing and subcontractor requirementsResponsible for development of costs and proposal of change orders to contract scopeDevelops and manages plan for project profitability including cost projections, cash flow, A/R collections and project invoicing; must be able to independently discern project team’s actual and remaining progress during design, documentation, code configuration, testingResponsible for overall project qualityTechnical writing including project definition and requirements, clearly delineated status reporting, requests for information, and customer correspondenceProject documentation: manage project documentation system, task/periodic status reporting, organization and maintenance of current network-based project files, meeting minutes and action item lists, preparing purchase orders, etc.Identify sales opportunities, confidence to suggest scope changes with justifications, ability to network across targeted industries; Provides input to proposals and technical support to closing new businessEducation Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related discipline. PMP certification preferred.Experience A 5 -10 years of Project Management experience with 5-10 years of Controls engineering background is required. Strong leadership and client relation skills required.Experience in one or more of the following industries: Semiconductor, Water and Wastewater, Life Sciences, Specialty Chemicals, Food and BeverageExperience in managing design of electrical schematics, including Motor Control Panels 480VAC and below, PLC Control Panels, Operator Interface Panels, Local Control Panels, etc.; associated UL508A, UL698, and UL698A experience desiredExperience in specifying Field InstrumentationExperience in specifying Motor Control CentersExperience leading local and remote teams of engineers/technicians to provide control system solutionsExperience mentoring less experienced engineersRockwell PLC and SCADA systemsAdditional SCADA/HMI experience a plus including Ignition, Wonderware System PlatformWorking Environment Hybrid mix of standard office environment and work-from-home leadership, Up to 25-50% travel to client sites; diverse industrial environments; prefer candidate to be in the Austin, TX area.Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical Dental Vision Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Long Term Disability Voluntary Short Term Disability Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Referral Bonus Program 401(k)/Profit Sharing 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Employee Assistance Program Will Preparation Resources Worldwide Travel AssistanceEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.