Project Manager, Controls Systems

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Portland, OR, USA
In-Office
120K-150K Annually
Senior level
Design
The Role
Lead controls and automation projects involving electrical control systems, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA, panel design, and power distribution. Manage proposals, budgets, schedules, staffing, contracts, quality, and customer relationships while supporting business growth. Mentor technical staff, contribute to strategic planning and firmwide standards, coordinate recruiting and finance activities, and provide project reporting. Travel is required for installations, startups, client meetings, training, and company events.
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About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:


Who You'll Work With


At Design Group, you'll collaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies. You'll join a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices where you'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your expertise, and grow your career.


What You'll Do


  • In this role, you'll lead controls and automation projects and support the growth of the local and regional business. You'll work closely with clients, technical professionals, recruiting, finance, office partners, and regional partners to deliver automation solutions and strengthen project execution. This position plays an important role in customer satisfaction, technical quality, team development, and strategic business growth.
  • Lead project work involving hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA design, power distribution design, and associated documentation
  • Manage proposals, estimates, schedules, resources, staffing, contracts, order processing, quality control, customer satisfaction, and project setup
  • Grow the local and regional controls and automation business and maintain relationships with key client contacts
  • Guide technical professionals through mentoring, feedback, training, and career development
  • Develop annual vision plans and support strategic business planning for the controls and automation group
  • Partner with recruiting to identify and hire controls and automation professionals
  • Participate in councils that oversee and adopt firmwide standards
  • Provide quarterly reporting to office and regional partners
  • Coordinate with finance to support accurate reporting of controls and automation group activities
  • Maintain appropriate use of company facilities, plant, and equipment

What You'll Bring


  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering discipline supported by relevant experience
  • Five or more years of experience developing and delivering automation solutions for consumer products or industrial clients
  • Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications
  • Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software solutions
  • Ability to travel for project installation, startup, client meetings, company meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions

Preferred Qualifications


  • Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, or GE software and hardware
  • Experience in food and beverage, pulp and paper, or another industrial sector

The approximate pay range for this position is $120k–$150k

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process. ​

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Design Group

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or another engineering discipline, supported by relevant experience
  • Five or more years of experience developing and delivering automation solutions for consumer products or industrial clients
  • Experience designing electrical control systems and programming automation systems for process applications
  • Proficiency with Rockwell hardware and software solutions
  • Ability to travel for project installations, startups, client meetings, company meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions
  • Experience with Siemens, Wonderware, or GE software and hardware
  • Experience in food and beverage, pulp and paper, or another industrial sector

Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
5,547 Employees

What We Do

We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!

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