Project Manager

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS); Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match (100% up to 5%)

Discretionary profit-sharing program

Flexible PTO

Company events

Job summary

Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is expanding its Project Management team to lead complex material handling and automation projects for premier brands. You’ll partner with customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle, balancing customer relationships, execution, and financial management.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving, with a focus on delivering safe, on-time, on-budget projects while driving business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in material handling, automation, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or related fields.
• Led complex, cross-functional projects from planning through completion.
• Experience managing projects valued at ~$30M+ and coordinating 10–15+ contributors.

Responsibilities

• Own complex automation projects from kickoff to closeout, delivering on time, on budget, and with excellent customer experience.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, controls, procurement, installation, commissioning, finance, and field teams.
• Build and maintain project schedules using MS Project, manage scope, critical path, resources, and milestones.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

PMP certification or eligible

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

DCS is continuing to grow, and we're expanding our Project Management team across both our Parcel and Distribution & Fulfillment (D&F) business segments. As a Project Manager, you'll lead complex material handling and automation projects for some of the world's most recognized brands, serving as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoys balancing customer relationships, project execution, financial management, and team leadership. Throughout the interview process, we'll take the time to understand your project experience, technical background, leadership style, and long-term interests so we can thoughtfully align you with the right team, customers, and project portfolio.

At DCS, our Project Managers are trusted leaders who help bring complex customer solutions to life. You'll lead projects from kickoff through completion while driving communication, accountability, problem-solving, and successful project delivery. If you're energized by leading cross-functional teams and delivering impactful automation solutions, we'd love to meet you.

In this role, you will

• Own the success of complex automation projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with an exceptional customer experience.
• Lead cross-functional teams by creating clarity around priorities, accountability, communication, and execution across engineering, controls, procurement, installation, commissioning, finance, and field teams.
• Build and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, managing scope, critical path, resources, and key milestones to keep projects moving forward.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your customers, building trusted relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define project requirements, align expectations, and translate technical information into clear, actionable plans.
• Identify risks before they become problems, developing mitigation strategies and driving solutions that keep projects on track.
• Own the financial health of your projects, including budgets, forecasting, cash flow, change orders, and billing performance.
• Partner across the business to ensure the right resources are aligned at the right time while fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion successful project execution by balancing customer expectations, team priorities, safety, quality, and business objectives every step of the way.

We’re Excited About You Because

• You have 5+ years of Project Management experience within material handling, automation, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry.
• You have successfully led complex, cross-functional projects from planning through completion.
• You have experience managing projects valued at approximately $30M or greater while coordinating teams of 10-15 or more contributors.
• You have strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and project performance.
• You have earned your PMP certification or are willing to obtain it within six months of joining DCS.
• You have strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• You communicate confidently with customers, executives, field teams, and technical stakeholders alike.
• You build trust through accountability, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift and every day brings a new challenge.
• You enjoy leading teams, solving complex problems, and helping customers achieve successful project outcomes.
• You are comfortable translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences and bringing diverse teams together around a common goal.
• You are willing to travel approximately 25% to support your projects and customers.

About Us

Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982, and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.

More reasons to join our team

• We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
• We do community outreach projects throughout the year
• We know how to throw company events
• We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.