Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Electrical & Industrial Automation

Location: Houston, TX (in-office with local site support)

Travel: Moderate, as needed for project execution and customer engagement

Compensation: Competitive + performance bonus

About the Role

ICS is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong electrical contracting background and experience in industrial automation environments. This role will manage complex, high-risk projects across warehousing, distribution, mission-critical facilities, and industrial manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable in the field and in front of customers—leading projects from estimating and proposal development through execution and closeout.

This position requires expertise in process automation control systems, electrical installs (retrofit and new construction), and integrated BAS/industrial controls, as well as the ability to manage risk, budgets, and cross-disciplinary teams in demanding industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage all phases of electrical and automation projects including quoting, scheduling, staffing, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Estimating & Proposals: Prepare and review estimates, develop proposals, and ensure accuracy in scope, costs, and risk management.
• Automation & Controls: Oversee installations and upgrades involving:
• Building Automation Systems (BAS) / Energy Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Basic knowledge of PLC, HMI, and SCADA
• Industrial network design (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.)
• Electrical scope to support robotics, material handling, palletizing, packaging, and conveying systems
• Low-voltage cabling and conduit pathways for controls integration
• Construction Oversight: Lead BIM modeling and clash coordination, conduit/IO cabling installations, FACNET implementation, and industrial wiring.
• Customer & Vendor Interface: Act as primary point of contact for owners, GCs, engineers, and integrators (Symbotic, KNAPP, Witron familiarity a plus).
• Team Leadership: Assemble and direct project teams including engineers, foremen, subcontractors, and technicians.
• Risk & Safety: Manage projects in high-risk industrial environments with an emphasis on safety, compliance, and QA/QC.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal business units and external partners to ensure smooth execution of integrated systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical contracting and/or industrial automation project management.
• Strong background in mission critical, warehousing/distribution, or manufacturing automation projects.
• Technical knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, BAS/EPMS, Modbus networks, and industrial control systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex electrical installs (retrofit and new construction).
• Experience with quoting, estimating, proposal development, and budget/resource management.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination, IO cabling, conduit pathways, and industrial network design.
• Bonus: Experience with Symbotic, KNAPP, Witron, or similar integrated automation vendors.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage multidisciplinary teams in high-risk environments.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance bonus
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k)
• Opportunity to manage high-profile, mission-critical projects with leading national customers
• A career path with growth potential in a fast-expanding industrial and automation platform

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77079: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person