Project Manager Ii

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. Job Overview: The Project Manager II manages multi-million-dollar automated material handling projects in Warehouse Automation throughout North America. We are seeking an experienced, business-minded individual to join our team. This individual must have an entrepreneurial background and in-depth understanding of executing major material handling systems in a multi-disciplinary environment. We are a fast-paced matrixed organization seeking a Project Manager with not only the technical background to do the job but just as importantly work in a team environment. Project Manager II may report to a Project Director on a large program or directly manage smaller projects. Job Tasks & Responsibilities: - Lead administrative, technical, contractual, and financial aspects of the projects. - Lead, organize project teams, and effectively develop relationships. - Maintain integrated system design to meet technical and performance requirements. - Manage the project schedule to achieve timely completion of both internal and external commitments as well as hold customer accountable for their commitments. - Update project status. - Serve as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders. - Organize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. - Lead a multi-disciplined team and sub-contractors; foster effective interactions among departments and provide the project team with leadership. - Effectively manage risks and opportunities. - Effectively manage projects, cash flow and schedule of deliverables against price curves. - Travel to the Project site on a regular basis to evaluate progress, maintain effective communication with the field staff and to customer’s sites to provide on-site field support and commissioning. Qualifications: - Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience with demonstrated growth and success. - Experience with completion of up to $50M sized projects in the Construction and/or Material Handling Industry. - Experience managing subcontractor work, schedules, and performance. - Must be willing and able to travel on average of 50%, and during project peek up to 80% depending on project needs. (Note: Most travel is done on weekdays). Preferred Qualifications: - BS Degree in Engineering or similar technical field. - PMP or P.E. Certification. - Experience with high-level scheduling. Knowledge-Skills-Abilities: - Ability to work with other departments and subcontractors in an effective and productive manner. - Strong stakeholder management; verbal and written communication skills. - Strong independent decision-making ability. - Ability to manage overall profit responsibility for the entire project. - Reads and thoroughly understands contracts, construction drawings and specifications. It is the policy of Material Handling Systems, Inc (MHS) and its affiliated companies to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship status (if authorized to work in the U.S.), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MHS will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.