Project Manager – Automation

At Pieper Automation, safety is our moral obligation and number one priority. We are a premier provider of turnkey industrial automation and machine safety solutions for manufacturers across North America. We believe in servant leadership, working tirelessly to keep our people—and our clients' people—safe.

We are seeking a Project Manager (PM) – Automation to sit at the critical intersection of engineering, project management, and client development. In this client-facing role, you will lead the end-to-end execution of machine safety projects for a diverse customer base, ranging from mid-size facilities to Fortune 100 companies. You will guide clients through the entire machine safety lifecycle: from unbiased Risk Assessments and technical scoping to the design, integration, and 3rd-party validation of critical safety mitigations.

• Work with the business lines to coordinate, execute and deliver all projects on time, on budget and within scope in accordance with the stated business requirements

• Drive sound Project Management methodology including requirements & business case analysis, development of project charters, project plans, resource plans and related project management artifacts

• Manage billing and collections to ensure positive cash flow

• Facilitate continuous process improvement to increase field productivity

• Drive efficient resource management

• Coordinate manpower, resources, and tools across branches and departments

• Act as the primary liaison between Pieper Automation and our clients. Coordinate cross-functional teams (Safety Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Field Staff) to deliver turnkey safety solutions on schedule, within scope, and on budget.

• Collaborate with Business Development to assess customer safety needs, conduct site visits, and lead technical scoping. Drive the proposal process, including cost estimation, quoting, and aligning solutions with internal capabilities.

• Manage the deployment of risk reduction strategies. Ensure active and passive safety systems (physical guarding, safety PLCs, light curtains, area scanners) and control systems are designed, built and validated to meet regulatory and customer requirements.

• Direct the critical 3rd-party safety validation and verification phases. Ensure all installed safety systems function exactly as intended and comply with OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and RIA A3 standards before final client handover.

• • Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)

  • Proficiency in Atlassian products (Jira and Confluence)

  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Ability to apply innovative and effective leadership techniques to maximize project performance

  • Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all levels of the company and customers

  • Office environment requiring sitting and standing.

  • Occasional travel to various work sites including overnight travel, exposing employee to outdoor elements, noise and the need to stand and walk.

  • Travel is expected to be between 25% and 50%

  Pieper Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.