Material Handling Project Manager

CEC Controls Company Inc • Conyers, GA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

CEC Controls is looking for a project manager who can oversee and implement baggage and package handling control systems in North America. This role requires strong project management expertise with technical knowledge of automated material handling systems, including conveyors, sorters, scanners, and PLC-controlled baggage/package handling systems. The project manager will perform management and engineering functions to design and implement these systems, adhering to internal and customer standards, supporting estimating efforts, and assisting in installation oversight while managing the engineering team.

Requirements

• Direct experience in baggage handling systems (BHS), Package/parcel sortation, or automated material handling/conveyor systems preferred.
• 5-10+ years in project management, with increasing responsibility and project scale (typically $5M-$20M= projects).
• Background in engineering, installation, commissioning, testing, or controls integration for logistics/automation projects (at least 5 years leadership experience managing cross-functional teams in many postings).
• Proven track record managing subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software/controls.)

Nice To Haves

• Airport/aviation or large-scale logistics facility experience is a strong plus (especially for baggage roles).
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification strongly preferred or required (or must be obtained within first year).
• PE (Professional Engineer) or EIT license preferred but not required.
• OSHA, NEC (National Electrical Code), or other safety/compliance training relevant to industrial electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform management & engineering functions to design and implement baggage & material handling control systems
• Review specifications and standard practices
• Support estimating efforts
• Follow internal and customer standards as required
• Assisting in installation oversight
• Manage engineering team

What This Job Offers

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