Senior Project Manager

FMH Conveyors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Education assistance

Paid holidays and time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

FMH Conveyors Integrated Solutions in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead automation installation projects from receipt of order through startup. You will coordinate resources, manage schedules and budgets, drive commissioning, and communicate with customers.

Candidates should have 7+ years in project management for automation/conveyor systems, proficiency with ERP, AutoCAD and MS Office, and be willing to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related Project Management experience in automation, conveyor systems, or capital equipment.
• Proficient with ERP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Make periodic site visits to review project progress and report to management as necessary.
• Participation in system commissioning and project acceptance.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Work within a teamwork oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ensure quality standards maintained across all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, solid organization, project management and planning skills.
• Understanding of work methods and material handling equipment.
• Define initiatives to improve quality and/or productivity such as new engineering methodologies within the team.

Skills

PM experience

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Decision making

Travel 30%

Education

7+ years PM automation experience

Tools

ERP systems

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

FMH Conveyor's Integrated Solutions is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integration Services leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, packaging, and material handling along with products and services from strategic equipment partners.

Integrated Solutions is adding a Senior Project Manager, responsible for all aspects of the implementation of projects from receipt of purchase order through completion of installation and startup including, but not limited to, participating in and leading project kick off calls, managing and directing the activities required to meet the project schedule and cost.

In addition, the Project Manager will ensure the delivery of materials and resources to the site from internal and external groups, tracking project status, communicating plans with customers, supplying all pertinent information to installers, weekly reporting on project status, etc.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make periodic site visits to review project progress and report to management as necessary
• Participation in system commissioning and project acceptance
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Work within a teamwork oriented and collaborative environment
• Ensure quality standards maintained across all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, solid organization, project management and planning skills
• Understanding of work methods and material handling equipment
• Define initiatives to improve quality and/or productivity such as new engineering methodologies within the team
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• EXPERIENCE: 7 years of related Project Management experience in automation, conveyor systems, or capital equipment. Preferred Experience in the Material Handling industry
• Must be proficient with a variety of computer systems (ERP systems, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software)
• Must be able to make decisions and solve complex problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent phone skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to travel up to 30% both nationally and internationally

As a Duravant Family Company, Integrated Solutions participate in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Integrated Solutions offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.