Baggage/Package Handling Project Manager

SCIO Automation North America; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIO Automation North America seeks a technical leader to start and head our Baggage/Package Handling Group in the US, leveraging our controls engineering base to design, implement, and scale automated baggage and material handling systems across North America.

This role offers the opportunity to establish a new office, drive large-scale projects ($5M–$20M+), and lead cross-functional teams of engineers, with a focus on safety, standards, and successful delivery for aviation and logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls, or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience.
• PMP certification strongly preferred or required (or obtained within first year).
• PE license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Baggage/Package Handling Group, using existing controls engineering resources to pursue and deliver large-scale projects.
• Review specifications and standard practices; follow internal and customer standards as required.
• Assisting in installation oversight; manage engineering team.

Job description

SCIO is seeking a technical leader to start and head our new Baggage/Package Handling Group in the US. This role will leverage our strong foundation of hundreds of controls engineers to design, implement, and scale automated baggage and material handling control systems across North America. Technical expertise in the domain is mandatory to build and lead this group effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and grow a new office or branch.

Responsibilities

Lead the new Baggage/Package Handling Group, using our existing controls engineering resources to pursue and deliver large-scale projects:

• Review specifications and standard practices
• Follow internal and customer standards as required
• Assisting in installation oversight
• Manage engineering team

Requirements

• Strong technical experience and leadership in baggage handling systems (BHS), Package/parcel sortation, or automated material handling/conveyor systems preferred.
• 5-10+ years in project management, with increasing responsibility and project scale (typically $5M-$20M+ projects).
• Background in engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, or controls integration for logistics/automation projects (at least 5 years leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in many postings).
• Proven track record managing subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software/controls.)
• Airport/aviation or large-scale logistics facility experience is a strong plus (especially for baggage roles).

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Controls, or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience; advanced degree preferred in some roles.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred or required (or must be obtained within first year).
• PE (Professional Engineer) or EIT license preferred but not required.
• OSHA, NEC (National Electrical Code), or other safety/compliance training relevant to industrial electrical systems.

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb a 2-story ladder
• Can walk a mile in 20 minutes
• Be able to cover, on foot, a reasonable distance on a job site
• Able to lift up to 30lbs. without difficulty
• All of the above items to be accomplished while carrying a laptop computer