Project Manager Lehigh Valley

Company: Applied Control Engineering
Location: Allentown
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $80K to $100K Project Manager Allentown, Pennsylvania Are you looking for a career where you will have an immediate impact and drive projects to a successful completion? Are you motivated to help local manufacturing industries increase their competitive advantage and achieve their energy efficiency goals? Are you looking to join an organization of control system integrators that is owned and managed by engineers that executed and managed projects at ACE? Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides automation solutions to a diverse set of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, discrete manufactured products, and more. ACE serves our customers out of nine offices in seven states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Texas). ACEs vision is for continued growth to meet the automation challenges of Americas manufacturing industries. Project Managers at ACE have opportunities to lead critical customer projects, participate in sales cycles, and become personnel managers for ACE's project delivery staff. ACE is seeking level, passionate project managers to join our team. Would you like to join our team? JOB OVERVIEW As a Project Manager at ACE, you will join a project team delivering automation solutions and projects to customers. Your primary job functions will include: Managing and executing projects from the design phase through system commissioning. Leading project teams in order to ensure quality deliverables. Communicating with customers, both at the office and on-site, to present project status, update key stakeholders, and come up with unique solutions. Meeting with technical leaders, subject matter experts, and business leadership to assess your projects status and determine the most effective approach for successful completion. Mentoring fellow engineers and project managers to teach project methodologies and control concepts. The successful applicant will have opportunities for advancement into ACEs senior leadership organization. ACE offers professional development opportunities within all departments of our organization. Project Managers at ACE have opportunities for advancement that include technical leadership, sales, and personnel management. ACE is owned and managed by full-time employees who have delivered ACE projects as engineers and project managers. PREFERRED EDUCATION Bachelors (or higher) degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science. PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE One (1) to Three (3) years of experience with control systems in manufacturing industries. Proven ability to complete projects according to an outline, budget, and schedule Proven experience in delivering projects to success conclusion. Understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS and MES technologies. Understanding of process control or other manufacturing processes. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to handle a project through its entire lifecycle. Strong written and oral communication skills that allow you to communicate complicated concepts both internally and externally. Thorough knowledge of business application software (MS Office package). Displays a positive and professional demeanor. Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style. Willing to work off-hours when required. Possess a valid and current drivers license. Means and willingness to travel to customer sites as required. Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification Certifications from Professional Organizations and/or Industry Technology Partners Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package and salary ranges commensurate with experience. For more information about Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE), please visit our website at www.ace-net.com. ACE is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. ACE is an equal opportunity employer. ACE will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to meet any of the above qualifications, please contact Human Resources.

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