Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking to advance your career with a leader in the material handling industry? This role based out of our St. Louis Robotics facility is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best places to work in Missouri.

The Project Manager will be responsible for developing and leading a cross functional team in the pursuit of developing a system from sale to final installed solution. During this period the PM will be required to interact with all aspects of the business unit including design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and testing. During a project, the PM will need to guide the team toward a solution that fulfills the customer needs, while meeting budget and time constraints. PMs will start being exposed to a project toward the end of the sale cycle as a purchase order becomes highly likely. Upon receiving an order from a customer, the PM will work with the Sales Engineer responsible to initiate a project kickoff for the project team and customer. Once this is complete, the PM will have sole responsibility of the project.

Job Duties

• Approve all supplier invoices related to the project. Immediately return "held" supplier invoices to coordinator and communicate the reason for holding

• Assist in creation, review and execution of department yearly strategic initiatives

• Assist Sales in managing escrow amounts of post-completion costs, if applicable

• Be aware of budget margin and current forecast margin +/- 1% of all major projects at all times.

• Develop estimate of floor space requirements for projects in fabrication and assembly phases

• Document, publish, and present project lessons learned, and capture lessons learned videos. Ensure that current project close-out checklists are complete

• Provide weekly written update on projects including financial and milestone status.

• Publish weekly internal and external project status reports throughout project life cycle

• Responsible for content, format and timeliness of all project correspondence and submittals including drawings, letters, equipment and controls documentation, spare parts lists, purchase orders, etc.

• Review proposals, contracts and new orders for accuracy and commercial and technical issues. For your key documents, have another team member review

• Work to maintain positive cash flow on all projects, and work with support specialist to follow-up on past due invoices

Travel Requirements

• Travel to attend meetings and to work at client job sites 25-35%

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or related, and 2+ years of related experience

• Experience and/or education with basic financials

• Literate with MS Office software suite (particularly MS Excel)

• Exposure to MS Project for developing project timelines a plus

• Literate with MS Project and/or other gantt chart software

• Ability to use AutoCAD preferred

• Exposure to automated systems a plus

• Ability to read drawings (both electrical and mechanical) preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills required

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Come join one of the fastest growing companies in St. Louis!

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About Bastian Solutions:

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match

• Vacation/Holiday Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Volunteer Work

• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions

• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.