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FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.
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The Project Manager (PM) owns the scope, schedule and budget for the material handling project(s) assigned. This includes coordination and correspondence with the internal project team, as well as vendors, subcontractors, and the customer. As the customer requires an on-site Project Management presence for the duration of installation from First Access to project completion on all of their projects, this is the expectation.
Essential Functions:
Manage projects up to $40M budget
The ability to work with other departments and subcontractors in an effective and productive manner
The ability to effectively communicate with the customer
The ability to schedule and maintain engineering activities for projects
The ability to develop solutions to installation and other mechanical issues
The ability to communicate and collaborate with others and other departments
The ability to analyze progress and determine issues in the schedule in a timely manner
The ability to recruit and evaluate talent to grow the department
The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities
Makes tactical decisions and ensure their execution
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
50% time on project site
Additional duties as assigned by the Program Executive
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business or Construction Management, or related experience strongly preferred
5+ years’ experience in the material handling industry or site project management related
Experience managing a department or focused work team
Experience with detailed scheduling
Experience working with customers in planning and troubleshooting issues
Experience in coordinating department activities with other departments
Experience managing a budget up to $40m
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
The base salary range for this role is $105,900 to $145,000. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
It is the policy of FORTNA and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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