LPS Project Manager

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow.

We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities.  Join the Movement  encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

The Project Manager (PM) owns the scope, schedule and budget for the material handling project(s) assigned. This includes coordination and correspondence with the internal project team, as well as vendors, subcontractors, and the customer. As the customer requires an on-site Project Management presence for the duration of installation from First Access to project completion on all of their projects, this is the expectation.

Essential Functions:

Manage projects up to $40M budget

The ability to work with other departments and subcontractors in an effective and productive manner

The ability to effectively communicate with the customer

The ability to schedule and maintain engineering activities for projects

The ability to develop solutions to installation and other mechanical issues

The ability to communicate and collaborate with others and other departments

The ability to analyze progress and determine issues in the schedule in a timely manner

The ability to recruit and evaluate talent to grow the department

The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities

Makes tactical decisions and ensure their execution

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)50% time on project site Additional duties as assigned by the Program Executive

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business or Construction Management, or related experience strongly preferred5+ years’ experience in the material handling industry or site project management related

Experience managing a department or focused work team

Experience with detailed scheduling

Experience working with customers in planning and troubleshooting issues

Experience in coordinating department activities with other departments

Experience managing a budget up to $40mThis job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

The base salary range for this role is $105,900 to $145,000. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. The actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and…