Baggage/Package Handling Project Manager

SCIO Automation North America; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SCIO is seeking a technical leader to start and head our new Baggage/Package Handling Group in the US. This role will leverage our hundreds of controls engineers to design, implement, and scale automated baggage and material handling control systems across North America.

You will lead the group, review specifications, follow internal standards, oversee installation, and manage the engineering team on large-scale projects valued from several million to over $20M.

Qualifications

• Experience leading baggage handling/automation projects.
• 5–10+ years in project management with large-scale projects.
• Leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Aviation or logistics facility experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Baggage/Package Handling Group.
• Review specifications and standard practices.
• Assisting in installation oversight.
• Manage engineering team.

Skills

Baggage handling systems

Package/parcel sortation

Automation/conveyor systems

Project management leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

PMP certification

PE/EIT license

OSHA/NEC safety training

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