Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Salary: Up to $120,000/Annual (Commensurate of experience)

Company Overview:

We are a rapidly growing industrial automation and systems integration company looking for a skilled Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams in the design, development, and construction of custom-engineered automation equipment. This role is integral in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget, while maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of factory automation systems and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. A strong work ethic, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication and organizational skills are key to success in this position.

• Serve as the main point of contact for customers, ensuring clear and effective communication between clients and internal project teams.
• Set project schedules, assign responsibilities, and monitor budgets to ensure projects are completed on time and within financial constraints.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to oversee progress, address technical issues, and implement customer-requested changes.
• Manage the design, construction, and testing phases of automation equipment to meet client specifications.
• Ensure alignment of project scope with customer needs while mitigating scope creep.
• Work closely with procurement to assess and manage supply chain impacts on project timelines.
• Foster strong customer relationships, reinforcing the company’s reputation as a customer-focused organization.

• Proven experience managing projects ranging from $50,000 to $5 million.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and processes.
• Strong financial acumen in managing project budgets and forecasts.
• Background in industrial automation; experience in robotics or automation machinery design is highly beneficial.
• Fundamental knowledge of engineering principles; a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is preferred, but not required.
• Understanding of automation components (e.g., bearings, gearboxes, servos, pneumatic actuators) and industrial control systems (e.g., sensors, motors, PLCs, HMIs).
• Knowledge of robotics systems and suppliers is a plus.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is highly desirable.

• Medical Insurance: 80% of premium covered for the employee; 50% for dependents.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Group plans available, employee-paid premiums.
• Paid Time Off: 15 days earned on a pro-rata basis throughout the year.
• 401(k) Plan: 50% employer match on employee contributions up to 6%.
• Disability Insurance: 13-week disability program available after one year of full-time employment.
• Life Insurance: Group term life insurance provided after one year, employer-paid.
• Holidays: 9 paid holidays, including New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the following Friday, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for pre-approved, work-related technical courses or degrees.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement: $75 per month, if applicable to the position.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Subject to a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.