Director, Project Engineering

Position Summary

The Director of Project Engineering is responsible for managing, coaching, tracking, reporting and leading the Project Engineering group supporting new facility construction (Greenfield), client migration (Brownfield) and deployment of technology. The focus is on implementation activities operated s group works closely with Solutions Design, Project Management & Training, and Global Group Real Estate to deliver newly constructed facilities and ensure processes are followed and costs are controlled.

Successful handoff will be measured internally by senior leadership and externally by DSV clients.

• Track all projects and provide communication and guidance to management team
• Partner with Automations & Integration, IT, Operations, HR and Quality resources with the planning & execution of all projects (as needed)
• Provide project engineering resources to support all qualified implementations for both new & existing facility or technology deployment
• Develop, update and manage project management tools in alignment with New Business Implementation team
• Ensure implementation project scopes are outlined, defined, and follow the internal Contract Logistics Project Approach
• Continuously improve the new facility process through a robust lessons learned process
• Travel to sites and provide operational coverage support on an as‑needed basis
• Develop the team in areas of leadership, skill sets, team unity, and communication
• Provide oversight and make decisions related to all aspects of the upfit of new site, including racking design, slotting requirements, capital purchases, MHE, upfit cost and miscellaneous items
• Communicate effectively with team members, operations partners and potential vendors
• Use data to analyze issues and problem‑solve
• Provide bi‑weekly updates on projects, including early awareness of possible problems

• Backup to Senior Director of Engineering, as needed
• Conduct performance reviews of direct reports and manage Workday requirements daily
• Develop yearly budgets for the department
• Experience in 3PL
• Position may require frequent travel – domestic and international (50–75%)

• Engineering four‑year degree is a basic requirement
• Minimum of 10+ years of job‑related or relevant experience

• Manage 1 Engineer Manager, 1/2 Senior IE Managers; 8–10 Engineers
• Provide consistent & regular feedback on performance via formal semi‑annual review sessions
• Develop and cultivate professional development of the team & individuals

• Microsoft Project, Excel, Vizio, AutoCAD LT, Word & Power Point
• Knowledge of WMS functionality

• English (reading, writing, verbal), Spanish a plus
• Interpersonal communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• Facilitation skills and mature communication capabilities to address all organizational levels

• Preferred degree in Industrial Engineering
• Experience dealing with end users, vendors and clients
• Worked within a matrix reporting environment
• 8+ years of implementation experience in a 3PL environment
• Brownfield and Greenfield project exposure
• Six Sigma/Lean certifications; e‑commerce experience including starting up small to large volume warehouses
• Experience in warehouse automation applications (Pick to Light, Automated Sortation, Voice Pick, conveyor design, etc.)

PMP is a plus.

Good mathematical skills.

Ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21–50 pounds. Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

The employee uses hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reaches with hands and arms; stoops, kneels, or crouches; talks or hears. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements include close and distance vision. The employee must be able to travel by plane and automobile.

The employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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