Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager Lakewood, CO Job Details $130,000 - $150,000 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Engineering testing System design Data reporting Mentoring Commissioning phase involvement Full Job Description Technical Lead / Manager -

Automation & Process Control Location:

Southeast U.S.

Travel:

30-50%

Compensation:

$130,000 - $150,000 base + 15% bonus About the Role Join a growing, high-impact team delivering cutting-edge automation and control systems across manufacturing, life sciences, and critical infrastructure. As a Technical Lead / Manager , you'll lead a team of engineers while staying hands-on in system design, architecture, and delivery. This is a leadership role for someone who thrives in both technical execution and team development , with direct influence on project success and customer relationships. What You'll Do Lead and mentor a team of 7-15 engineers delivering automation and control solutions Define system architecture and develop design specifications for PLC/SCADA-based systems Partner with Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget Translate customer requirements into functional and technical designs Oversee programming, testing (FAT/SAT), and commissioning activities Enforce engineering best practices, standards, and quality across projects Support client engagement and contribute to business development efforts Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders What You Bring 8+ years of experience in automation, process control, or building automation systems 2-7 years of experience leading teams or managing technical projects Hands-on experience with

PLC/SCADA

system design, programming, and commissioning Strong background in industrial or regulated environments (life sciences, manufacturing, critical infrastructure) Experience with FAT/SAT documentation and testing practices Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive project execution

Technical Expertise PLCs:

Allen-Bradley Logix (required); Siemens, Schneider, or GE (preferred)

SCADA:

FactoryTalk View SE, Ignition, Aveva/Wonderware, or similar

DCS:

DeltaV (nice to have)

Historians:

OSI PI, FactoryTalk Historian, or equivalent

Data & Reporting:

SQL, dashboards, reporting tools

Programming:

SQL, Python, or JavaScript Nice to Have Experience with Rockwell PlantPAx Exposure to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) / SIL standards Experience working on government or regulated projects Why Join Competitive compensation with bonus structure High-growth environment with strong leadership opportunities Exposure to complex, large-scale industrial projects Collaborative, hands-on engineering culture Opportunity to shape technical direction and mentor rising talent #PEG2