Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Basic understanding of mechanical systems and controls in material handling equipment.
5 to 7 years of professional experience with 3+ years in project management.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Willingness to travel 35% to 50% within the US and Canada, including weekends.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
High proficiency in MS Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
Responsibilities
Lead 3 to 5 projects of varying complexity at different customer locations.
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
Manage the transition from Sales to Operations and lead Project Kickoff Meetings.
Review project contract requirements and develop project schedules.
Coordinate with Engineering managers to assign resources and manage vendors.
Maintain consistent communication with customers regarding project status.
Identify and manage project risks with actionable mitigation strategies.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse projects across various customer locations.
Engagement in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Professional development through annual training and certification requirements.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineers and subcontractors.
Full Job Description
Dematic has an immediate need for a Project Manager to support the continual growth of the Modifications and Upgrades business. The Dematic Project Manager is the primary point of contact for the customer during project execution. This role works directly with customers to ensure deliverables fall within the scope, budget and schedule and meet customer expectations. The Project Manager is responsible for coordination and communication with project teams to complete multiple projects on time, within scope and budget. Project teams include customers, electrical/controls/mechanical/software engineers, manufacturing, vendors, electrical and mechanical installation crews, sub-contractors and integrator partners. Project Managers oversee all aspects of the project, set deadlines, generate and maintain schedules, monitor and report progress to management.
Tasks and Qualifications:
What You Will Do In This Role:
This role will typically lead 3 to 5 projects at a time of differing scopes of average complexity at various end customer locations
Develop and maintain customer valued relationships
Manage the transition from Sales to Operations and lead the Project Kickoff Meetings
Review project contract requirements
Develop and maintain a project schedule that is communicated internally and externally to ensure tasks are achieved on time according to plan
Meet with Engineering managers to assign resources
Work with Procurement to issue and manage vendors and subcontracts
Work with customer, project teams and integrator partner to establish project milestones, billable deliverables and invoicing schedule
Maintain consistent communications with the customer on project status
Conduct regular project design review and status update meetings
Identify and manage project risks with actionable mitigation strategies
Forecast monthly costs for revenue recognition, ensure timely and accurate invoicing, analyze project profitability and report out status on a regular basis
Provide direction to the project team including assignment of individual responsibilities, tasks and technical functions
Provide direction to sub-contractors as necessary to coordinate their work along with Dematic team members
Coordinate the shipment and verification of materials to the project sites
Secure permits as needed
Travel to project sites to meet with the customer and project team, get status updates, coordinate activities and provide direction
Generate implementation, testing, acceptance and go-live plans
Effectively communicate issues, develop resolution and negotiate Change Orders when necessary
Manage as built documentation completion and delivery to customer
Ensure complete project financial closeout and turnover to support organization
Attend weekly staff meetings and one on one meetings as well as other regularly scheduled department meetings
Complete annual training and certification requirements
What We Are Looking For :
Degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
Basic understanding of Mechanical systems of material handling equipment (total facility flow through the sub-systems and operations), basic understanding of Controls
5 to 7 years of professional experience and 3+ years of successful experience in project management
Able to multi-task and work in a high-growth, fast-paced and deadline driven environment successfully.
Willingness to travel for business within the continental US and Canada from 35% to 50%
Willingness to travel over weekends
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite; Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
Ability to interpret mechanical / electrical drawings and schematics
PMP Certification Preferred
Experience in the logistics or manufacturing/automation industries is a plus but not required
