Automation Engineering Manager

Are you ready to become an Employee Owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done.

The Role – Automation Engineering Manager

The Automation Engineering Manager will oversee the daily operations of the Automation Division within the company. This leadership role includes supervising personnel, planning the division’s budget, providing advice and conflict resolution management to staff, and maintaining the division’s standards and quality of work. 

What You'll Do

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

• Responsible for all interaction with customer.


• Responsible for producing and maintaining the account plan.


• Move customer through the stages of strategic account management.


• Keep customer 100% dedicated to Suburban.


• Introduce and leverage all services to the degree possible.


• Ensure all customer expectations are being met.


• Responsible for timely and accurate exchange of all communications.


• Maintaining all information in CRM for the customer.


• Responsible for ensuring accurate invoicing, change orders, and collections.


• Responsible for internal communication of customer expectations.


• Develop additional market and revenue opportunities.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE:

• Oversee and coordinate administrative and operation functions associated with all construction activities.


• Ensure timely completion of both operational and financial project closeouts.


• Conduct project management meetings.


• Evaluate current and anticipated workload to maintain appropriate staffing.


• Understand clients’ requirements and develop compatible processes to meet those requirements.


• Monitor costs and schedule to ensure client’s requirements are met.


• Responsible for delivering cost effective services to the client.


• Demonstrate fiscal prudency of client’s funds.


• Ensure productive utilization of field personnel and equipment.


• Ensure compliance in all areas:  cost, contractual, and regulatory.


• Understands how the building is being constructed and works with the various trades on coordination to include (civil, structural, architectural, concrete, steel, plumbing, mechanical, communications and electrical safety and security).


• Maintains the company’s professional image with distributors, vendors, owners, design professionals, and the general public.

PROFIT/LOSS

• Develop division budget and enforce its compliance.


• Ensure accurate cost coding and management of accounts receivable.


• Ensure construction administrative and billing practices that are ‘audit ready.’

What You Bring (Required Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience; preferably and emphasis on Electromechanical Technology, Instrumentation, and/or Controls Engineering Technology.


• 10+ years of manufacturing or controls experience.


• 5 years supervisor experience managing people and project management required.
  

What We Offer – Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?

• Team Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future

• Commitment to Safety: Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our promise to you and your family

• Career Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement


• Continuous Learning: Investment in your professional development


• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years

Ready to Join Us?

Our high standards of service to our customers and clients require that we select only the top team members based on our culture and core values so please read and understand them or come with clarifying questions because we work, live, hire and promote by them. We will choose new team members with great care because the future of Suburban Enterprises rests with them. You are here because we believe in your character and abilities.

If you're passionate about automation, committed to excellence, and ready to be part of a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Help us create a better future through innovation and automation.

We are an equal opportunity employer.