Project Manager

We’re seeking driven, curious people who bring energy to what they do and see challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Our team of co-owners values enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset, and we’re committed to putting those qualities to work on solutions that matter. If you’re ready to grow and make an impact, we’d love to be on your team.

As a Project Manager focused on Automation designs, you will have direct and daily contact with our customers, suppliers, and internal sales teams.  You will be tasked with overall project execution of automation packages to meet the requirements of Oil and Gas Upstream, Automotive/EV, Material Handling, Marine, Municipal W/WW, Data Centers, Semiconductor, and Hoist/Crane applications. This is a hybrid position that can be located in either Florida or Georgia.  Must live within reasonable commuting distance to either Atlanta GA, Savannah GA, Jacksonville FL, or Orlando FL.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Work with the AWC Projects/ Technical Account Manager teams across all markets to develop standardized automation package designs for focused vertical applications
• Drive efficiency and cost competitiveness with selected component manufacturers
• Work closely with CAE Designer to complete standard drawing packages and documentation
• Partner with fabrication facilities to build AWC Automation designs
• Manage FATs and quality assurance to ensure adherence to design
• Stewards the implementation of custom Automation solutions, and develops accompanying schematics, drawings, and specifications as needed
• For custom applications, reviews technical project requirements to ensure successful Automation implementation
• Provide the guidance to develop project scopes, preparation of conceptual and detailed cost estimates
• Lead team to develop schematics, detailed drawings and specifications needed for all new system designs, expansions, or system improvements
• Evaluate risks associated with various options
• Ensure all stakeholders of projects including operations, maintenance, finance, business development both agree with the scope and are aware of project status
• Managing the contracts, project schedule, and communicating the schedule to the customers, obtaining status, managing scope, and managing issues and risks
• Maintain the Company's competitive position and assuring alignment with business objectives
• Work to ensure that integrators and suppliers deliver, in accordance with approved plans, specifications and industry standards
• Establish testing and inspection procedures for quality control of all projects
• Provide guidance to the Project Engineers to assure Q/C requirements are met on all projects
• Develop implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI)
• Identify, review, and select vendors or consultants to meet project needs
• Initiate, review, and approve modifications to project plans
• Monitor/track project milestones and deliverables
• Negotiate with project stakeholders and suppliers to obtain resources or materials
• Develop detailed project reports to convey project status to Management and stake holders
• Assess current or future customer needs and priorities through communicating directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods
• Monitor, document, and communicate performance of project team members

Skills you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Ability to proofread for accuracy and finalize documents professionally with a strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of: Project management practices & procedures; Smart Power Systems; Electric power distribution products, listed above, and their application in the industrial environment; Pricing strategies; Distribution channels; Technology trends & emerging technologies.
• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills with the ability to communicate accurately and effectively. Must be able to effectively interface with a variety of technical as well as project management teams
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Office/Teams tools to analyze and solve routine problems
• Understanding of electrical drawings and one-line diagrams
• Understanding of UL, NEC, Atex, IEC & Nema Standards

Here’s what will set you apart:

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Distribution )
• Previous documented experience as a Project Manager focused on automation and electrical projects
• PMP Certification

The Rewards:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(K) Match
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Package
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Career Development Opportunities

About AWC

As employee co-owners, we’re driven to do more than complete tasks; we build fulfilling careers by challenging assumptions and continually raising the bar. We embrace creative, innovative approaches to deepen our expertise and deliver real value to our customers.

We partner strategically with many of the world’s most recognized technology brands to help engineering, reliability, and maintenance teams solve complex problems. As experts in our partners’ technologies, we’re equipped to properly size, select, configure, and support the right solutions. Our goal is simple: combine caring, knowledgeable people with innovative technologies to help our customers succeed.

How We Win Together

 We are committed to solving customer problems and welcome team members that want to be the trusted resource to those looking for a partner who out-knows, out-cares, and out-serves everyone else. Every day, we strive to deliver on our mission to empower people to make the greatest positive impact for the communities and families we serve together. Our Winning Together culture starts with a shared commitment to building an environment of inclusiveness, trust, and mutual respect. We know that when people like you are safe to pursue your passions, to learn, to serve, and to share in the rewards from our combined efforts, then we are winning together.