Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager's involvement begins in the sales cycle, including estimating, soliciting subcontractor proposals, assisting in presentations, reviewing proposed contracts, project scheduling, and systems design. As the project transitions to implementation, the PM takes increasing responsibility for managing Toyota Automated Logistics risk from technical, contractual, cash flow, and organizational perspectives. Responsibilities include estimating, selecting subcontractors, defining project timelines, reviewing contracts, and systems design. The Project Manager remains involved throughout installation, go-live, and acceptance, ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining budget and timeline.

Responsibilities

• Work with the assigned team to review proposals, contracts, and new orders for accuracy and commercial/technical issues.
• Estimate and direct internal resources to successfully complete the project.
• Maintain positive cash flow on all projects; collaborate with accounts and business support to follow up on past-due invoices.
• Publish weekly Project Logs.
• Monitor budget margin and current forecast margin within +/- 1% for all major projects (typically 2-3 at a time).
• Oversee content, format, and timeliness of all project correspondence and submittals, including drawings, letters, equipment/controls documentation, spare parts lists, and purchase orders.
• Manage the project schedule using electronic Gantt charts.
• Support Site Supervisors in the field as needed.

Travel Requirements

80% daily travel to customer sites with occasional overnight travel (expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Engineering required or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent technical experience.
• MS, MBA, or PMP certification a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience in material handling, robotics, manufacturing, or packaging preferred.
• Education/experience in basic financials, including project ROI, discounted cash flows, simple/compound interest, and depreciation.

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (especially MS Excel).
• Experience with MS Project or similar tools required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Ability to work long-term without sponsorship.
• Must adhere to information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report suspected security incidents.

About Toyota Automated Logistics

Toyota Automated Logistics is a global partner for integrated warehouse automation, combining the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one brand. We deliver scalable systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences, and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events