Job Overview:
The Project Manager manages multi-million-dollar automated material handling projects in Baggage Handling, Warehouse Automation, E-commerce fulfillment centers and Parcel Sortation throughout North America. We are seeking a business professional with an entrepreneurial background and in-depth understanding of executing material handling systems in a multi-disciplinary environment. We are a fast-paced matrixed organization seeking a PM with not only the technical background to do the job but just as importantly work in a team environment. Project Manager will report to a Project Director on a large program or directly manage smaller projects. This position will be mainly site based in Marietta, GA.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage project permits in California, and all work / activities related from submittal to the city until closure in timely manner.
- Lead administrative, contractual, technical, and financial aspects of the projects.
- Lead and Organize the project team and develop effective relationships.
- Preserve the integrated system design to meet the system performance and technical specification requirements.
- Manage the project master schedule to achieve timely completion of the contract, both internal commitments and actions as well as holding the customer accountable for their commitments.
- Report monthly project status.
- Act as one of the primary interfaces with customer and key stakeholders.
- Manage multiple tasks and projects as required.
- Lead a multi-disciplined team and sub-contractors; manage conflict, establish priorities, coordinate many concurrent and sequencing activities, develop the people associated with the team, promote effective interactions among many departments, and provide the project team with leadership.
- Manage risks and seek opportunities. Manage project cash flow and schedule of deliverables against price/time curves. Exercise overall profit responsibility for the total project.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience demonstrating increasing levels of project value and complexity.
- Experience processing and managing project permits in California until its closure.
- Experience with completion of medium sized projects (up to $50M) in the Construction and/or Material Handling Industry.
- Strong subcontractor management experience.
- Experience managing complex group of stakeholders and consultants within complex project environments.
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 75% (Note: Most travel is done on weekdays).
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical field.
- PMP, P.E., or LEED Certification/Accreditation.
- Experience with Automated Control Systems.
- Experience working for an international organization.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
- Leadership capability to create a unified and motivated project team.
- Excellent stakeholder management, verbal and written communication skills.
- Independent decision-making ability with strong financial focus.
- Sound knowledge of contract law. Local construction California knowledge of regulations, permitting and labor laws.
- Ability to manage diverse team of internal disciplines.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.