Airport Automation Project Lead

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex, multi‑million‑dollar airport automation projects across North America, focusing on baggage handling systems. The role oversees contracts, scheduling, budgets and safety, delivering projects on time and within budget.

Based in Vanderlande's Marietta, Georgia office, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate subcontractors and travel up to 50% to customer sites and project locations across North America, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive project management experience, demonstrating responsibility for projects of increasing size, complexity and value.
• Experience managing medium-sized projects, preferably valued up to $50 million, within the construction, airport infrastructure or material handling industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple disciplines, subcontractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Strong experience in project scheduling, financial management, risk mitigation and contractual administration.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex project environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% throughout North America, primarily during the workweek.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution and delivery of complex airport automation projects, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, customer expectations, project objectives and Vanderlande's standards.
• Manage project financial performance, including budgets, cash flow, revenue forecasts, profitability and cost controls.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, monitor milestones and deliverables, identify potential delays and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, consultants and key stakeholders, building strong relationships and maintaining clear, consistent communication.
• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, establish clear roles and responsibilities, set priorities and foster accountability.
• Maintain oversight of the integrated system design to ensure baggage handling solutions meet contractual performance requirements.
• Oversee contractual obligations, manage scope changes, evaluate commercial impacts and ensure activities align with terms and regulations.
• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, consultants and external partners, ensuring compliance with schedules, quality, safety and contracts.
• Coordinate with airport authorities and construction teams to support installation, testing and commissioning in active environments.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks while pursuing opportunities to improve performance and satisfaction.
• Provide regular status updates, forecasts, risk assessments and performance reports to leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Installation, Controls and Life Cycle Services across project phases.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and share lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Risk management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Project management software

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Project Manager II to lead complex, multi‑million‑dollar airport automation projects across North America, focusing on baggage handling systems. The role oversees contracts, scheduling, budgets and safety, delivering projects on time and within budget.

Based in Vanderlande's Marietta, Georgia office, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate subcontractors and travel up to 50% to customer sites and project locations across North America, collaborating with