Project Manager II - 100% Travel (AR - KM)

NPSG Australia Pty; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NPSG is seeking a Project Manager II for a 100% travel assignment across various field sites in the United States. This developmental role progresses toward a PM3, overseeing small projects and coaching team members while coordinating with management and clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of project leadership in intralogistics or related sectors, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage budgets and resources with safety compliance in mind.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years managing projects and teams in intralogistics or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Budget management experience.
• Ability to travel up to 100% and work in field-based environments.
• OSHA 10 certification or safety knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project metrics against scope, schedule and budget.
• Oversee health, safety, and environmental policies on site.
• Coordinate resources with HR and agencies.
• Ensure teams are trained on processes and tools.
• Track milestones and report progress to management and client.
• Maintain quality metrics and drive process improvements.
• Support change management and scope tracking.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Intralogistics

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

CAD

Job description

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US Traveling Field-Based

Description

The Project Manager 2 (PM2) is a developmental position leading to a project manager 3 (PM3) position. It is responsible for managing small projects as the only PM, a smaller section of a medium/large project reporting to a PM3 or SPM, or functioning as a specialist assisting the PM in areas such as quality, inventory, technical, reporting, etc. The PM2 is responsible for oversight, coaching, and training of team members. This position should understand current challenges and progress of a project and communicate frequently and appropriately with management and with the client as needed. This role should hold a level of expertise sufficient to problem solve and drive process improvement and may assume increased scope of responsibilities under direction of management to gain experience necessary to become a PM3.

Key Responsibilities

Production Tracking

Support the Project PM or Program Manager in monitoring production metrics (task completion, milestone completion, project hours) against budget and schedule to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget.

Health and Safety

Support the Project PM or Program Manager in the effective implementation of Health Safety & Environmental policies and processes in line with NPSG and General Contractor requirements for all NPSG associates on the project. This includes: assisting with the development of the Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis, conducting toolbox talks and effective Accident Reporting.

Agency Resourcing

Support the Project PM or Program Manager in temporary staff planning in liaison with HR & temporary agencies as required.

Training

Support the Project PM or Program Manager by ensuring the project teams are trained on the correct processes for tasks that support the scope of work and ensuring they have the right tools to complete the task. Verify Individuals hold appropriate certifications to operate the machinery for the intended scope.

Project Execution to budgeted hours and headcount

Be aware of the budgeted hours and headcount and Support the Project PM or Program Manager in tracking.

Milestone Completion

Support the Project PM or Program Manager with completion of tasks within the schedule outlined in the SOW and agreed with the customer.

Communication

Communicate with the Project PM or Program Manager as needed. Support the customer reporting process.

Quality

Monitoring, tracking and reporting quality metrics to ensure projects are delivered to the quality levels expected.

Performance Management

Assess employees to ensure they are meeting performance and attendance expectations, assist the PM in addressing performance issues, and identifying employees that perform at a high level.

Inventory Management

Support the Project PM or Program Manager in control and accountability of inventory and tools.

Change Management

Support the Program Manager in tracking scopes of work against contractual requirements and following customer/NPSG processes to report change orders as they arise.

Requirements

Experience & Skills Required

At least 2 years previous experience managing projects and teams in intralogistics, warehouse, construction or similar industry. Or similar supervisory experience.

Educational Qualifications

Has some exposure working professionally with diverse personalities – clients, suppliers, NPSG managers, employees, temporary agency temps and other stakeholders, and demonstrates an aptitude for this. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Financial & numerical knowledge & skills

Some experience with budget management.

Other technical knowledge & qualifications

None Required

Knowledge of materials & tools

Some experience with hand tools.

Has led and motivated small teams in a dynamic work environment.

Organizational skills

Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliverables to fixed deadlines within a small project.

Health, Safety & Environment knowledge & experience

OSHA 10 certification. Some knowledge of, and experience in the application of, health & safety requirements for construction and installation activities.

Software skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Microsoft Project and Computer Aided Design experience preferred but not required.

Fluent spoken and written English.

Conversant in Spanish is a plus.

Essential Physical Attributes

Needs to be physically fit, able to walk long distances every day due to the scale of the warehouses that they will work in.

Able to carry weights up to 45 pounds, lift and move parts and tools requiring bending and carrying, within safe limits.

Additional Prerequisites for employment

Right to work in the USA; willing and able to travel up to 100%; Valid drivers license