Regional Project Manager

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Regional Project Manager for their Kentucky team to support regional projects.

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 sales process transitions into implementation, the PM takes increasing responsibility for managing risk from technical, contractual, cash flow, and organizational standpoints. Responsibilities include estimating, subcontractor selection, defining project timelines, contract review, and systems design. The Project Manager remains involved through 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 projects.
• 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).
• Ensure 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.
• Pursue PMP certification if not already certified.
• Adhere to information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report suspected security incidents.

Travel Requirements

• 80% overnight travel (expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics).
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the USA long-term without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s in Engineering or equivalent technical experience; MS, MBA, or PMP certification a plus.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in material handling, robotics, manufacturing, or packaging preferred.
• Familiarity with basic financials, including project ROI, discounted cash flows, simple/compound interest, and depreciation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel); MS Project or similar experience required.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.

About Toyota Automated Logistics

Toyota Automated Logistics is a global partner for integrated warehouse automation, combining Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software, and lifecycle 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