Sr. Site Project Manager

FORTNA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. The Senior Site Project Manager (Sr. SPM) owns the scope, schedule and budget for the Material Handling project(s) assigned. This includes coordination and correspondence with the internal project team, as well as vendors, subcontractors, and the customer. As the customer requires an on-site Project Management presence for the duration of installation from First Access to project completion on all of their projects, this is the expectation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business or Construction Management, or related experience
5+ years’ experience in the material handling industry or site project management related
Experience managing a department or focused work team
Experience with detailed scheduling
Experience working with customers in planning and troubleshooting issues
Experience in coordinating department activities with other departments
Experience managing a budget over $40m
The nature of this position is that it must be performed onsite.

Responsibilities

Support Project Manager with projects over $40M budget
The ability to work with other departments and subcontractors in an effective and productive manner
The ability to effectively communicate with the customer
The ability to schedule and maintain engineering activities for projects
The ability to develop solutions to installation and other mechanical issues
The ability to communicate and collaborate with others and other departments
The ability to analyze progress and determine issues in the schedule in a timely manner
The ability to recruit and evaluate talent to grow the department
The ability to juggle multiple tasks and changing priorities
Makes tactical decisions and ensure their execution
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)
90% time on site