Project Engineering Manager

Reit Tv; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking an accomplished Engineering Project Leader to oversee the technical execution of warehouse automation projects from concept to commissioning. You will define requirements, ensure accurate pricing, and manage supplier delivery while leading engineering workshops and defining site processes and budgets.

The role requires extensive travel (60-70%), domestic and international, and a strong background in design and project management within industrial automation or logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Logistics.
• Minimum 12 years of engineering design, PM, or implementation experience in warehouse automation/logistics.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience; PMP or PMI certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create/approve detailed mechanical designs using AutoCAD or similar software.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external teams through engineering phases to deliver design requirements and business case for automation projects.
• Drive supplier selection and vendor evaluation to ensure cost inputs are engineered and delivered.
• Organize Integrated Detail Engineering workshops and oversee final design, layouts, budgets, and schedules.
• Review/approve technical documentation and shop drawings for automation and construction trades.
• Manage project engineering workstream through commissioning, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Track milestones, manage risks, support contract reviews, and provide status updates to leadership.
• Facilitate training and transition activities for maintenance teams and support other projects.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Logistics

Tools

AutoCAD

3D/2D design tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Jira

SharePoint

Box

Teams

SmartSheets

Job description

What You'll Do You will oversee the technical execution of approved projects from concept through detailed engineering and implementation, ensuring clarity of requirements, accurate pricing, and successful supplier delivery. You will lead supplier selection, organize and facilitate engineering workshops, define site processes and systems, finalize budgets and schedules, and validate equipment performance while supporting project management through commissioning. This role requires travel approximately 60-70% of the time, including domestic and international locations.

Essential Functions

• Lead internal and external teams through detailed engineering phases to deliver design requirements and business case for automation projects.
• Drive supplier selection and manage vendor evaluation processes to ensure cost inputs are engineered and delivered by appropriate parties.
• Organize and facilitate Integrated Detail Engineering workshops, manage resource participation, and oversee completion of all engineering deliverables including final design, layouts, budgets, and schedules.
• Review and approve technical documentation and shop drawings, ensuring all engineering requirements are met for automation and construction trades.
• Manage project engineering workstream through commissioning, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of integrated design activities.
• Track key milestones, manage risks, support contract reviews, and provide regular status updates to leadership and project teams.
• Facilitate training and transition activities for maintenance teams and support additional projects as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Logistics, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum 12 years of engineering design, project management, or implementation experience in warehouse automation, operations, or logistics required, including at least 5 years in design and 5 years in implementation.
• Minimum 7 years of project management experience required; PMP or PMI certification or equivalent program/project management education preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create and approve detailed mechanical designs using AutoCAD or other 2D and 3D design software required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and VISIO required.

What Could Set You Apart

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
• Ability to design and validate facility layouts in various industries.
• Capacity to anticipate and manage project dependencies across work streams.
• Effective verbal and written communication with all organizational levels and external contacts.
• Ability to motivate and direct teams while maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style.
• Track record of providing exceptional customer service.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and confidentiality in all professional interactions.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Teams, SmartSheets, Jira, SharePoint, or Box.

Physical Requirements

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, reaching, and/or bending.
• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work, including the operation of computers, telephones, and similar equipment.
• Requires ability to comprehend and communicate with others, verbally and/or in writing.
• May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.
• May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.
• May require the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.