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Site Project Manager

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88K-131K Annually
Senior level
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Hiring Remotely in United States
88K-131K Annually
Senior level
Coordinates onsite project activities for large material-handling and distribution projects. Responsibilities include specification compliance, quality oversight, materials coordination, testing, documentation, engineering scheduling, issue resolution, subcontractor and customer communication, progress analysis, tactical decision-making, and team development. The role supports Project Managers on projects exceeding $40 million and requires full-time onsite presence.
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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 Site Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for onsite coordination of project related activities and communications that will ensure the successful execution of the project.  The position is such that it must be performed at the project site.  The focus of these activities will be Specification Compliance, Quality, Material’s coordination, testing and documentation.  The successful execution of these activities will ensure the project is proceeding on plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • 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.
  • Be results focused.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • 100% time on site

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering 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.

The nature of this position is that it must be performed onsite.  This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

The base salary range for this role is $87,600 to $131,300.  This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work expected of a person assigned to this position. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

It is the policy of FORTNA 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, FORTNA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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