Director, Project Engineering

DSV • Austin, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Project Engineering is responsible for managing, coaching, tracking, reporting and leading the Project Engineering group supporting new facility construction (Greenfield), client migration (Brownfield) and deployment of technology. The focus is on implementation activities operated at DSV. This group will work closely with both Solutions Design (developing and justifying new business), Project Management & Training (Project Management office leading all implementations), and Global Group Real Estate who is responsible for delivering newly constructed facility to the local business. With approved projects, you will also work with operations teams to validate details of the business (space, capital requirements, transition cost, IT solution and cost, staffing requirements, etc.) ahead of transition to new facility and tracks compliance to ensure processes are followed and cost is controlled. Successful handoff will be measured internally by senior leadership and externally by DSV clients.

Requirements

• Engineering Four-year degree is basic requirement
• Minimum of 10+ years of job related/relevant experience
• Manage 1 – Engineer Manager, 1/2 Senior IE Mangers; 8/10 Engineers
• Providing consistent & regular feedback on performance, via formal semi-annual review sessions
• Developing & cultivating professional development of the team & individuals
• Microsoft Project, Excel, Vizio, AutoCAD LT, Word & PowerPoint
• Knowledge of WMS functionality
• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Spanish a plus
• Interpersonal communication and language skills (e.g., listening to others, speaking to others, reading, writing).
• Communication (facilitation skills and very mature communication skills to be able to communicate to all levels in the organization).
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull 21-50 pounds
• Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear.
• The employee uses computer and telephone equipment.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Must be able to travel by plane and automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Degreed in Industrial Engineering
• Experience dealing with end users, vendors and clients
• Worked within a matrix reporting environment
• 8+ years implementations experience in 3PL environment
• Brown and Green field project exposure
• Six Sigma / Lean Certifications
• E-commerce experience including starting up small to large volume warehouses
• Experience in warehouse automation applications (Pick to Light, Automated Sortation, Voice Pick, conveyor design, etc.)
• PMP is a plus
• Good mathematical skills

Responsibilities

• Track all projects and provide communication and guidance to management team
• Partner with Automations & Integration, IT, Operations, HR and Quality resources with the planning & execution of all projects (as needed)
• Provide project engineering resources to support all qualified implementations for both new & existing facility or technology deployment
• Develop, update and manage project management tools in alignment with New Business Implementation team
• Ensure Implementation Project Scopes are outlined, defined, and follows internal Contract Logistics Project Approach
• Continuously improving our new facility process through robust lessons learned process
• Travel to sites and provide operational coverage support on an as needed basis
• Responsible to develop the team in areas of leadership, skill sets, team unity, and communication
• Provide oversight and make decisions related to all aspects of the upfit of new site including racking design, slotting requirements, capital purchases, MHE, Upfit cost and miscellaneous items
• Communicate effectively with team members, operations partners and potential vendors
• Effectively utilize data when analyzing issues and problem solving
• Provide bi-weekly updates on projects including early awareness of possible problems
• Backup to Sen. Director of Engineering, as needed
• Conduct performance reviews of direct reports and manage Workday requirements daily
• Develop yearly budgets for department

Benefits

• Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director