Hazen and Sawyer · 1 day ago
Ovation DCS Project Manager
Roanoke, VA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expHazen and Sawyer is an employee-owned company focused on environmental infrastructure, particularly in water management. They are seeking a highly experienced Ovation DCS Project Manager who will be responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions on Emerson’s Ovation DCS platform, ensuring project delivery meets technical, financial, and operational objectives.
Environmental EngineeringFood and BeverageHealth CareRenewable EnergyWater Purification
Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and control Ovation DCS projects across full lifecycle: development, design, implementation, testing, commissioning, and support
Ability to support on-site activities including FATs, site acceptance testing, startup, and commissioning, with periodic travel to client facilities
Develop detailed project plans, schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and risk registers
Ensure project deliverables meet functional requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations
Manage change control, scope definition, and risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate with internal OT/cybersecurity specialists to implement IEC 62443-aligned architectures
Ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into Ovation system design, documentation, and testing (but not necessarily act as the sole cybersecurity authority)
Mentor junior Ovation engineers and project managers
Contribute to internal standards, templates, and best practices for Ovation delivery
Support proposal development, scope definition, and technical reviews as a subject matter expert
Lead the design and implementation of Ovation DCS architectures including: Servers, workstations, network topology, and redundancy design
Controller configuration and database management
Graphics development, control strategies, and alarm management
FAT and SAT execution
Performance validation
Cutover planning
Functional Control Descriptions
Review design documentation including: Control philosophy documents
Architecture diagrams
I/O lists
Cause & effect diagrams
Network layouts and cybersecurity plans
Serve as the primary customer interface throughout project lifecycle
Lead project kickoff meetings, design reviews, progress updates, and closeouts
Translate business requirements into technical scope
Manage subcontractors and vendors related to Ovation deployments
Maintain project profitability through cost tracking, forecasting, and billing management
Manage contract compliance including: Scope management
Claim prevention and mitigation
Vendor contracts and change orders
Ensure compliance with: Project governance standards
OT cybersecurity best practices
Functional safety requirements
Drive quality assurance throughout design, configuration, FAT, and commissioning
Ensure adherence to regulatory and client standards
Lead post-implementation support planning including: Operator and maintenance training
System documentation rollout
Warranty support
Assist with system upgrades, expansions, and optimization initiatives
Serve as escalation point for Ovation troubleshooting and long-term customer support
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT, Automation, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 7–15 years of senior level experience in automation or control systems projects. (Lead PM on multi-million-dollar projects)
Demonstrated experience delivering Emerson Ovation DCS projects
Proven track record managing large-scale automation projects
Experience in power, utilities, water/wastewater, or heavy industrial environments preferred
Preferred
Advanced knowledge of Emerson Ovation DCS architecture and configuration
Experience with: Control system networks (Ethernet/IP, OPC, Modbus, serial protocols)
Redundant servers and high-availability designs
Virtualization environments
Alarm management principles (ISA-18.2 / EEMUA 191)
Industrial cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, IEC 62443)
Understanding of field instrumentation, PLC integrations, and network infrastructure
Expertise in: Project planning and scheduling
Budgeting and forecasting
Risk management
Stakeholder communication
Contract and vendor management
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Emerson Ovation certification(s) or coursework preferred
CISA CAP or CCST (preferred, not required)
Experience with ISA-18.2 alarm rationalization
Familiarity with utility owner standards and long-term lifecycle support models
Cybersecurity certifications are a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans)
Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation
Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance
Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO)
Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support
Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships
Company
Hazen and Sawyer
Hazen and Sawyer has focused on two things: providing safe drinking water and controlling water pollution.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.13M2012-02-09Grant· $0.13M
Leadership Team
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William Crayon
Chief Financial Officer
A
Alfred Sawyer
Founder
Recent News
2024-04-09
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