Project Manager

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Project Manager - Conveyor Integration Job Description This role leads the planning, coordination, and execution of conveyor integration projects from inception through closeout. The Project Manager provides day-to-day leadership to project teams, ensures systems meet or exceed customer specifications, and delivers projects safely, on time, with high quality, and within budget. Depending on project size and complexity, the Project Manager may oversee multiple projects simultaneously and plays a key role in driving the company's growth in the parcel and material handling integration market. Responsibilities Lead conveyor integration projects from initiation through completion, providing clear planning, leadership, and direction to the project team. Set up projects consistently and ensure the project team understands and delivers on customer expectations, with a focus on exceeding those expectations whenever possible. Translate contract documents, specifications, and bid drawings into a practical, detailed project plan that the team can follow. Create and maintain detailed project schedules in MS Project, including critical path planning, to drive on-time delivery and adherence to contract milestones. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively multitasking while maintaining quality and schedule commitments. Take full financial responsibility for assigned projects, including profit and loss management, monthly budget reporting, and ensuring projects are delivered at or under budget. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, adjusting plans and resources as needed to maintain safety, schedule, quality, and financial performance. Lead weekly project team meetings with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors to review progress, address issues, and align on next steps. Manage customer requirements and specifications throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivered systems are compliant with or better than the agreed scope. Oversee customer acceptance activities, including testing, punch lists, and final sign-off, and manage project closeout documentation and processes. Provide closed-loop reporting to relevant parties, including status updates, issue logs, and performance metrics. Complete monthly billing and cash flow analysis to ensure timely invoicing and healthy project cash flow. Negotiate customer changes and change orders, incorporating them into the contract, schedule, and budget while protecting project margins. Coordinate mechanical and electrical phases of conveyor installation, ensuring the correct equipment is on site, structural and mechanical work is completed, and electrical crews are scheduled and sequenced appropriately. Oversee site execution of projects in the $5 million to $20 million range, including supervision of on-site activities, labor oversight, and adherence to contract processes. Ensure all work adheres to the four essential project criteria: zero injuries, on-time completion, specification-compliant or better quality, and on or under budget performance. Travel to job sites, customer offices, and vendor locations as needed to manage projects both on paper and in person. Perform other project management responsibilities as needed to support successful project delivery and customer satisfaction. Essential Skills Proven ability to read and understand contracts, specifications, financial documents, and bid drawings to fully grasp project scope and requirements. Demonstrated experience in project management, project coordination, or project engineering within conveyor systems, construction, or material handling environments. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and schedule adherence. Competence in risk mitigation, scheduling, and critical path planning for complex projects. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and develop effective solutions. Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of producing work that is consistent, accurate, and self-verified. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail in all project documentation and correspondence. Ability to collaborate effectively and influence cross-functional teams, customers, and vendors. Proficiency with MS Office, including strong skills in Excel for budgeting, reporting, and data analysis. Proficiency with MS Project for developing, maintaining, and communicating project schedules. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 2 years of experience managing conveyor installation projects. Ability and willingness to travel to job sites and other locations as needed to manage projects on site. Ability to obtain facility security clearance as required by specific projects. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience managing conveyor system installation projects within the parcel or material handling (MH) systems industry. Experience in mechanical and electrical aspects of conveyor systems, including understanding of mechanical structures, one-phase mechanical work, and coordination of electrical crews. Experience with construction management, including oversight of labor, contract processes, and change order management. Experience overseeing projects in the $5 million to $20 million range, particularly within construction or conveyor integration environments. Familiarity with construction and installation practices for mechanical and electrical systems in industrial facilities. Ability to move seamlessly between planning and on-site execution, including site management responsibilities. Interest in contributing to the growth of a small but rapidly expanding organization with ambitious goals. Motivation to grow professionally in a company that offers long-term wealth-building opportunities, including participation in an employee stock ownership structure. Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with significant booked business and strong growth projections. Work Environment The role operates in a mix of office, customer offices, job sites, and vendor locations, offering a dynamic and varied work setting. When not traveling, the Project Manager typically works in an office environment with general hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., focusing on planning, scheduling, financial reporting, and coordination activities. The position involves frequent travel, estimated at 50% or more of the time, depending on project size and the number of active projects, to oversee on-site execution, meet with customers, and coordinate with vendors. Candidates may work remotely with relevant industry experience but will travel to the primary office location as needed. On job sites, the role involves standing and walking for prolonged periods, climbing as required to access equipment or structures, and lifting up to 20 pounds. In the office, the work requires high productivity with extended periods of sitting, repetitive typing, and data entry. The environment includes active construction and installation settings, where coordination with mechanical and electrical crews is routine and adherence to safety practices is critical. The company culture emphasizes growth, collaboration, and long-term opportunity, with leadership experienced in building successful organizations and a planned transition to an employee stock ownership structure that supports long-term wealth-building for employees. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Louisville, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $150000.00/yr. Eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, voluntary term life insurance, critical illness as well as accident insurance which are effective date of hire. Additionally, this package offers employer paid enrollment for basic life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability. 401k plan offers a Safe Harbor employer match of 100% to the first 3% of compensation contributed and 50% to the next 2% of compensation contributed. $50/month phone allowance Profit sharing program Vacation, PTO and holiday Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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