[Hiring] Project Manager @Designed Conveyor Systems

Role Description

DCS is continuing to grow, and we're expanding our Project Management team across both our Parcel and Distribution & Fulfillment (D&F) business segments. As a Project Manager, you'll lead complex material handling and automation projects for some of the world's most recognized brands, serving as a trusted partner to both customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoys balancing customer relationships, project execution, financial management, and team leadership.

In this role, you will:

• Own the success of complex automation projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and with an exceptional customer experience.
• Lead cross-functional teams by creating clarity around priorities, accountability, communication, and execution across engineering, controls, procurement, installation, commissioning, finance, and field teams.
• Build and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project, managing scope, critical path, resources, and key milestones to keep projects moving forward.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for your customers, building trusted relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define project requirements, align expectations, and translate technical information into clear, actionable plans.
• Identify risks before they become problems, developing mitigation strategies and driving solutions that keep projects on track.
• Own the financial health of your projects, including budgets, forecasting, cash flow, change orders, and billing performance.
• Partner across the business to ensure the right resources are aligned at the right time while fostering collaboration and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champion successful project execution by balancing customer expectations, team priorities, safety, quality, and business objectives every step of the way.

Qualifications

• You have 5+ years of Project Management experience within material handling, automation, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or a related industry.
• You have successfully led complex, cross-functional projects from planning through completion.
• You have experience managing projects valued at approximately $30M or greater while coordinating teams of 10-15 or more contributors.
• You have strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and project performance.
• You have earned your PMP certification or are willing to obtain it within six months of joining DCS.
• You have strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• You communicate confidently with customers, executives, field teams, and technical stakeholders alike.
• You build trust through accountability, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities shift and every day brings a new challenge.
• You enjoy leading teams, solving complex problems, and helping customers achieve successful project outcomes.
• You are comfortable translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences and bringing diverse teams together around a common goal.
• You are willing to travel approximately 25% to support your projects and customers.

Benefits

• We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment.
• We offer competitive salaries and health benefits.
• Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%.
• Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program.
• We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy.
• We do community outreach projects throughout the year.
• We know how to throw company events.
• We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?