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ManpowerGroup Project Manager - Controls Engineer Experience in Greer, South Carolina
Project Manager / Controls Engineer
Location: Greer, SC
Manufacturing & Industrial Integration Projects
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Controls Engineer to support integration projects in a fast-paced manufacturing and industrial environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on controls professional with strong PLC and HMI programming experience who is comfortable owning project responsibilities while traveling to support onsite installations, start-ups, and commissioning activities.
The primary purpose of this role is to drive the business forward by executing projects on time, on budget, and to the customer’s satisfaction . The Project Manager works directly with customers to ensure scope is delivered successfully and that all PLC and HMI systems are fully functional and optimized. This individual will also manage onsite installations and oversee subcontractors dedicated to each project.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects simultaneously at varying scale and complexity
Oversee project budgets, costs, margins, schedules, scope, quality, and customer expectations
Develop and prepare project estimates
Lead development, programming, and troubleshooting of PLC and HMI code across multiple customer platforms
Collaborate with Sales to maintain and strengthen customer relationships, present project data, scope of work, and system designs
Attend job walks, start-ups, commissioning activities, and project closeout meetings
Step in as a Controls Engineer when needed, supporting PLC/HMI programming, hardware design, and system troubleshooting
Manage onsite installations and oversee subcontractors (electrical, controls, mechanical, etc.)
Ensure all deliverables meet performance, safety, and quality standards
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering OR 7+ years of experience in control systems/system integration project management
Proven experience leading controls and integration resources
Strong background in job cost analysis, budget management, scheduling, resource planning, and scope management
Advanced experience with PLC and HMI programming and design
Experience supporting system integration in manufacturing or industrial environments
Robotics experience (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, etc.) is a plus
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Willingness to travel as required (up to 50%)
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