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Automation Project Manager

Manufacturing

Dallas, TX

$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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