Associate Project Manager - Automation Projects & Field Travel

Daifuku North America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

HSA or FSA

401K with match

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning, and financial delivery for material handling automation projects.

Under mentoring, you will progress toward independent project leadership within 12–24 months, with field rotations and travel to customer sites across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering strongly preferred; related fields may be considered with background.
• 0–3 years of experience in project coordination, engineering, construction, logistics or automation.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout of automation projects.
• Coordinate schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting with multiple teams.
• Track milestones, changes, and financial performance for projects.
• Assist with vendor management and supplier performance activities.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership potential

Excellent communication

Analytical problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAPM/PMP interest

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to develop hands-on capability across planning, execution, commissioning, and financial delivery for material handling automation projects.

Under mentoring, you will progress toward independent project leadership within 12–24 months, with field rotations and travel to customer sites across the United States.