Emerging Project Manager for Automation & Logistics

Daifuku Intralogistics America; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks 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 travel to customer sites, work with conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, controls and software integrations, and progress toward independent project management within 12–24 months based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of project coordination, engineering, construction, logistics, or industrial automation experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, commissioning and closeout of automation projects.
• Assist with schedules, budgets, cost control, forecasting and reporting.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, software, operations, procurement, installation teams and customers.
• Track milestones, risks, issues and change requests.
• Ensure safety requirements are followed on all activities.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Independent & collaborative

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

CAPM/PMP interest

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks 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 travel to customer sites, work with conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, controls and software integrations, and progress toward independent project management within 12–24 months based on performance and business needs.