Project Manager Position II

Century Conveyor Systems Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Medical

Vision

PTO

Life insurance

LTD Insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Century Conveyor Systems Inc. is seeking a Project Manager II to lead automation and conveyor system projects from concept through completion. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safe, high-quality delivery for client facilities.

Travel of 30-50% to customer sites across the contiguous United States is required. Based in the eastern United States preferred; strong communication and expediting skills are essential to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading project teams in automation or industrial systems.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and conveyor system projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and maintain documentation.
• Engage with clients to clarify requirements and provide status updates.
• Support installation, commissioning and safety/compliance activities.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Company Description

Century Conveyor Systems Inc. is a full-service integrator specializing in automated material handling solutions that enhance operational efficiency and stability. The company’s system engineers design, validate, and optimize custom systems to increase output, reduce labor costs, and keep clients at the forefront of automation. Century offers a wide range of services, including facility design and layout, project management, engineering, installation, system optimization, and on-site service. Its solutions portfolio spans automated storage and retrieval, order fulfillment, conveyor and sortation systems, warehouse control systems, and robotic palletizing, among many others. Century Conveyor Systems Inc. partners closely with clients to deliver tailored automation strategies that strengthen supply chain performance.

Role Description

The Project Manager Position II is a full-time role responsible for leading automation and conveyor system projects from concept through completion. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages schedules and budgets, and oversees project documentation to ensure successful delivery of engineered solutions for client facilities. Daily activities include tracking project milestones, expediting critical materials and services, managing logistics, and supporting installation and commissioning efforts. The Project Manager Position II engages with clients to clarify requirements, provide status updates, and resolve issues while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards. The role also contributes to continuous improvement by identifying process enhancements and supporting optimization of Century’s project management practices.

Travel Requirements

This position requires approximately 30-50% travel to customer jobsites throughout the contiguous United States. Travel will include onsite project coordination, installation oversight, customer meetings, and project-related activities as needed.

Employee Location

Ideally, candidates should be based in the eastern United States, preferably east of the Mississippi River.

Experience

Century Conveyor Systems is seeking a candidate for the role of Project Manager II. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience in the Material Handling or Commercial Construction industry

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination.
• A thorough understanding of the proposed scope of work and the utilization of tools to execute the project including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project) and other project related software tools is required.
• Strong expeditor and expediting skills to manage procurement timelines, vendor follow-up, and on-time delivery of materials.
• Experience with logistics management, including coordination of shipments, installations, and site activities.
• Inspection skills for reviewing equipment, installations, and documentation to ensure quality and compliance.
• Experience managing technical or engineering projects in material handling, automation, or industrial systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate remotely with internal teams and clients.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of safety standards and best practices in industrial and warehouse environments is beneficial.

Salary & compensation package

Very competitive pay scale and comprehensive benefits package. Century Conveyor Systems, Inc. conducts training and on going career development processes.

• Starting Salary: $120,000.00 , plus performance-based bonus opportunity
• Full Benefits: Dental , Medical , Vision, PTO, Life and LTD Insurance & 401k program w/ match