Material Handling Project Manager

About the role

As a Material Handling Project Manager, you will be responsible for the full execution of automation projects, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and scope compliance while delivering an exceptional customer experience. You’ll work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers, field superintendents, installers, subcontractors, and customers, managing projects from kickoff through completion with a high level of autonomy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Own project execution including scope, budget, schedule, and safety
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules
• Oversee project financials including invoicing, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontracts
• Lead regular project status meetings with internal teams and customers
• Cook up coordination of construction, field engineering, and site material management
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
• Travel regularly to project sites to monitor progress and support field teams
• Champion site safety and compliance, resolving issues proactively
• Resolve technical, schedule, and customer issues in partnership with Engineering and Manufacturing
• Provide weekly project status reports covering budget, schedule, quality, and safety
• Serve as an ambassador for Aegis, building trust and long-term customer relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher)
• 3+ years of experience in material handling, distribution, or automation projects (preferred)
• Proven experience managing projects, teams, or focused work groups
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Experience working directly with customers and subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D construction drawings
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD or similar tools
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

Summary Benefits: Competitive salary, Health insurance, 401k, Paid time off, 10 Company Holidays, Professional development opportunities