KPI Solutions
Logistics and Supply Chain
ControlsEngineerManager
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“Controls Engineer Manager at KPI Solutions. Skills: Controls Engineering, Project Management, Team Leadership. Manage engineering resources. Recruit engineering candidates”
What You'll Achieve.
Predictable delivery; Protecting margin
Industry & Context.
Resolve project issues; Diagnose issues; Resolve issues
Up to 25% travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, 8+ years of experience in Controls/Electrical Engineering, 3+ years leading engineering teams, Proven experience delivering brownfield automation projects, Understanding of PLC-based controls systems, Understanding of industrial networking, Understanding of AutoCAD Electrical, Understanding of Electrical system design, Understanding of commissioning and site execution, Prior experience defining software/PLC interfaces, Ability to diagnose electrical and controls issues, Ability to lead technical conversations, Experience managing engineering cost, EACs, forecasts, schedules, Excellent organizational skills, Capable of managing multiple priorities, Ability to manage diverse engineering staff, Comfortable mentoring and guiding engineers
Nice to Have
Siemens/others a plus, SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk View preferred)
What You'll Do.
Manage engineering resources
Recruit engineering candidates
Interview engineering candidates
Oversee training of personnel
Mentor engineering personnel
Execute performance reviews
Develop department standards
Maintain department standards
Ensure standards are followed
Manage engineering activities
Design implementation
Commissioning activities
Ensure schedule adherence
Ensure scope adherence
Ensure cost targets adherence
Collaborate with executive team
Develop department goals
Develop individual development goals
Develop material handling system
Attend client meetings
Support project engineers
Support vendor factory acceptance testing
Support first article inspections
Oversee electrical subcontractors
Oversee controls subcontractors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Client collaboration
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Written communication; Technical conversations
Process & Methodology
Cost control, Schedule adherence, Risk management, EACs, Forecasts
Full Job Description
The Controls Engineer Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end execution of all brownfield projects and small-medium greenfield projects, with accountability for engineering delivery, cost control, schedule adherence, and risk management. This role provides dedicated leadership for high‑risk, execution‑heavy work, ensuring predictable delivery while protecting margin. The Controls Manager operates as the primary execution owner, engineering resource manager, subcontractor quality manager. This individual must be knowledgeable of all projects being worked on by their team so that they can support their engineers’ needs and help them resolve project issues. This role will require strong interpersonal and communication skills with enhanced multi-tasking abilities across engineering, project management, procurement, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have the ability to support company, and client needs while also promoting individual success and inspiring their employees to grow within the organization. **Essential Job Duties:** 1\. Manage engineering resources to keep them fully utilized on internal and client projects. 2\. Recruit and interview possible engineering candidates when additional resources are needed. 3\. Oversee training and mentoring of engineering personnel. 4\. Execute annual performance reviews for engineering staff and recommend raises or promotions when appropriate. 5\. Develop and maintain department standards while making sure that these standards are followed by all employees for all projects. 6\. Manage day‑to‑day engineering activities across design, implementation, commissioning, and close‑out, ensuring adherence to project schedules, scope, and cost targets. 7\. Collaborate with executive team to develop department goals and individual development goals for engineering staff. 8\. Work with clients and other KPI employees to develop the proper material handling system and equipment to suit the client’s needs. 9\. Lead design reviews and
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