Future Project Manager – Automation & Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

HSA / FSA

401K with company match

Life & disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks an Associate Project Manager to develop into a future PM leading complex automation projects across conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, and software integrations.

Under guidance of senior PMs, you will learn planning, execution, commissioning, customer acceptance, and financial delivery, with travel to customer sites up to 80% and potential relocation within the U.S. for 12–24 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is strongly preferred; related PM/Construction/Operations fields may be considered.
• 0-3 years of experience in project coordination, engineering, construction, logistics, or industrial automation environments.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, commissioning and closeout of automation projects.
• Assist with schedules, budgets, cost control, forecasting, risks, and reporting.
• Coordinate activities among engineering, software, operations, procurement, and customers.
• Track milestones, actions, risks, issues and change requests.
• Support project controls and safety compliance.

Skills

Project coordination

Driving

Project support

Automation exposure

Microsoft Project

PMP/CAPM awareness

Japanese language (plus)

Leadership potential

Communication

Analytical problem solving

Detail oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PM/Construction/Operations related degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks an Associate Project Manager to develop into a future PM leading complex automation projects across conveyors, robotics, AS/RS, and software integrations.

Under guidance of senior PMs, you will learn planning, execution, commissioning, customer acceptance, and financial delivery, with travel to customer sites up to 80% and potential relocation within the U.S. for 12–24 months.