Technical Project Manager​/Office Lead

Technical Project Manager/Office Lead

Apply to the Technical Project Manager/Office Lead role at Concept Systems Inc.

This position serves a dual role as Technical Project Manager and Seattle Office Manager, combining project execution leadership with local office coordination and team support.

• Lead project execution across customer management, cost, scope, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Inspire and motivate project teams to deliver high‑quality automation solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Oversee the design, integration, and technical implementation of automation systems, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Monitor and control project costs and schedules; prepare accurate progress reports and forecasts.
• Negotiate changes in project scope and manage relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date project data within Concept Systems’ ERP system.
• Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear, proactive communication among all stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate technical, financial, and personnel risks to project success.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to project team members.
• Ensure that all project work complies with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards.

• Represent the Seattle team’s needs to the executive team and act as the primary local point of contact.
• Promote team engagement and integration with company‑wide initiatives, communications, and culture.
• Coordinate local activities, such as team‑building events, training sessions, office visits, and community engagements.
• Serve as an escalation point for issues impacting morale, productivity, or team dynamics.
• Manage day‑to‑day office operations, including supplies, mail, shipments, maintenance, and vendor coordination.
• Collaborate with the landlord and facilities vendors to maintain a safe and productive workspace.
• Oversee office budgeting for materials, tools, and other operational needs.
• Ensure the Seattle office is staffed appropriately for visitors, deliveries, and company events.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment aligned with Concept Systems’ core values.

• Proven experience managing large‑scale technical or automation projects (>$100K) with a track record of on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to build morale, drive collaboration, and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with customers, team members, and executives.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, controls systems, or related engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated proficiency with project management methodologies, tools, and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and overall project integrity.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Ability to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field from four‑year college or university.
• Two years or more related project management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years or more of broad‑based project management and project controls experience with an emphasis on people management and development.
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