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Automation Project Manager
Manufacturing
Boise, ID
$800,000
Location: Dallas, TX (additional openings in Kansas City, Phoenix, and Boise) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $80000.00 - $95000.00 Salary/year
Overview
A leading industrial OEM specializing in high-precision fabrication, automation, and material handling machinery is seeking a Project Manager to support the full-cycle execution of new and existing material handling automation projects. This is a developmental role offering mentorship from experienced project and engineering managers, ideal for someone looking to grow within a technical project management career path.
What you'll do
- Assist with managing material handling automation projects from concept through completion
- Support development of project layouts using AutoCAD while considering safety, quality, and functionality
- Work with customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to coordinate design and layout details
- Gather and analyze project data to guide engineering, budgeting, and scheduling
- Troubleshoot and problem-solve issues during planning and installation phases
- Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, ensuring deadlines are met
- Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and coordinate technical needs
- Implement project scope of work and maintain up-to-date documentation throughout the life cycle
- Support vendor selection through competitive bids and quote reviews
- Review and prepare project specifications, RFQs, and technical documentation
- Coordinate installation schedules and monitor site progress and quality
- Contribute to project closeout by ensuring final documentation, manuals, and deliverables are completed and delivered
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial material handling or automation project work
- Strong understanding of AMHS system architecture and functionality
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications
- Proficiency in E Plan, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (MS Project a must)
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and customers
- Ability to manage time effectively, multitask, and stay calm under pressure
- Comfort presenting updates to teams, customers, and stakeholders
- Professional presence in meetings with clients, vendors, and project teams
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Employer uses E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility
Compensation and benefits
- Salary: $80000.00 - $95000.00 per year (total compensation package, including bonus and profit share, remains well under $800,000 annually)
- Bonus potential
- Profit share
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Career growth opportunity
Why this role
This is a developmental role offering mentorship from experienced project and engineering managers, with strong career growth opportunity and bonus and profit-share potential.
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