Position Summary The Junior Project Manager, Automation assists in the planning, coordination, and execution of automation and control projects at Daedalus Industrial. This role provides early-career project professionals the opportunity to build foundational skills in scope management, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication while learning Daedalus' project execution processes and PMBOK-based methodologies. Working under the guidance of senior project managers, the Junior Project Manager contributes to redefining efficiency through disciplined project delivery and continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities
Project Support & Coordination
- Assist in defining project scope, deliverables, and objectives in collaboration with project managers and stakeholders.
- Help develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and milestone timelines using company tools and ERP systems.
- Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, fabrication, field services) to track progress and maintain project alignment.
- Support documentation control efforts, ensuring accurate project records, meeting minutes, and deliverable logs.
- Prepare and maintain project reports, status updates, and presentations for internal and client review.
Execution & Monitoring
- Track project progress against budget and schedule; assist in identifying risks or variances.
- Support project change management processes, including scope change documentation and impact analysis.
- Participate in project risk and open issue tracking, ensuring clear communication of action items.
- Collaborate with team leads to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with company and client standards.
Learning & Professional Development
- Learn and apply structured project management practices (PMBOK-based) to improve consistency and predictability in project outcomes.
- Shadow senior project managers in client meetings, project reviews, and financial reporting processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and process enhancements.
- Develop strong communication and coordination skills for cross-functional project environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
- 0–3 years of experience in project coordination or engineering (internship/co-op experience acceptable).
- Foundational understanding of project management concepts (scope, schedule, cost, risk).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software (Microsoft Project or equivalent).
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and grow within a collaborative, technically driven environment.
Working Conditions
- Office and fabrication shop environments with occasional client site visits.
- Exposure to active automation and commissioning environments.
- PPE required in shop and field settings.
- 10-15% Travel for project or client meetings or installations