Strategic Ops & Automation Project Manager

ARCO Design/Build; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Project Manager to lead client engagements, deliver project outcomes, and develop team capabilities across design-build projects. You’ll work with a Project Executive to manage scope, schedule, and budgets while building long-term client relationships and supporting account teams.

Travel 50–70% of the time to client sites and project locations as needed. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience in distribution/manufacturing/ops, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in distribution, manufacturing, operations management, supply chain consulting, automation, or a related environment.
• Experience leading projects and organizing teams to deliver results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using tools such as Excel, Access, SQL, AI tools, or similar technologies.
• Experience evaluating operational performance, identifying process gaps, and developing practical improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and organize resources to deliver project objectives on time and to a high standard.
• Work directly with clients to understand goals, lead meetings, communicate recommendations, and build long-term relationships.
• Manage project scope, priorities, timelines, and deliverables while maintaining a strong focus on results.
• Analyze operational data using tools such as Excel, Access, SQL, and emerging AI tools to identify trends, evaluate performance, and develop recommendations.
• Evaluate current operations, identify process gaps, and develop alternative solutions and strategies.
• Develop process flows, gather observational data, refine solutions, and apply appropriate operational improvement methodologies.
• Develop clear business cases communicating value and impact of improvement initiatives.
• Use AutoCAD to support operational concepts, layouts, material handling solutions, and automation design.
• Evaluate and support deployment of automated equipment, material handling systems, and technology solutions.
• Understand and integrate WMS, WCS, and WES systems with automation and processes.
• Support and eventually lead business development activities with account teams and new lead development.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering / OR / SCM

Tools

Excel

Access

SQL

AI tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ARCO Design/Build is seeking a Project Manager to lead client engagements, deliver project outcomes, and develop team capabilities across design-build projects. You’ll work with a Project Executive to manage scope, schedule, and budgets while building long-term client relationships and supporting account teams.

Travel 50–70% of the time to client sites and project locations as needed. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience in distribution/manufacturing/ops, and