Engineered Solutions Project Manager

The Raymond Corporation • Blue Ash, OH

4d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager plays a key role in leading and executing post-sale project activities for pallet racking, conveyor, and automation solutions. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Projects & Implementation, this position oversees the full project lifecycle from sales handoff through installation and close-out, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification. As the primary point of contact for customers, the Project Manager facilitates clear and proactive communication with internal teams, vendors, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders. This role represents the Engineered Solutions Group with professionalism, consistently demonstrating our core values while delivering a reliable, high-quality customer experience. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and problem-solver who takes ownership of scope, schedule, risks, and quality. Key responsibilities include coordinating permitting and regulatory requirements, driving accurate financial tracking, ensuring system installations meet specifications, and executing standardized processes and documentation to exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in project management or a related role, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, maintain strong attention to detail, and effectively partner with customers throughout the project lifecycle required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, installers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and related productivity tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, accuracy, and organization.
• Willingness to travel throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia; occasional nationwide travel may be required (typically 25–35% overnight travel).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from sales handoff through close-out, including planning, scheduling, procurement, installation oversight, financial reconciliation, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, providing consistent communication regarding timelines, deliverables, risks, and any unexpected delays.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Account Managers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Review and verify engineering drawings, technical details, bills of material, and scope documents to ensure accuracy and adherence to customer requirements.
• Maintain project scope and proactively manage changes, including documentation, pricing, customer approval, and schedule impact.
• Oversee permitting and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Permit Coordinator to secure timely AHJ approvals and ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and customer specifications.
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, cost-to-complete, labor utilization, invoicing milestones, and change orders to ensure financial performance.
• Oversee installation activities to ensure materials, labor, and subcontractors meet quality standards and comply with safety, code, and project requirements.
• Write and execute test plans for automation projects, validating system functionality, integration, performance, and safety.
• Lead acceptance testing and final customer acceptance, ensuring all deliverables, punch-list items, and performance criteria are met prior to project close-out.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolving issues early and implementing corrective actions to maintain project schedule and budget.
• Facilitate project review meetings, site visits, and customer updates, both on-site and virtually, as needed.
• Uphold Engineered Solution Group’s core values and drive a consistent, predictable, and high-quality customer experience throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• Company Paid Short-term disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

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