Project Manager – Industrial Automation / Material Handling - S.O

Position Overview

Controls & Automation Consultants (CAC) is supporting a global parcel and logistics organization on a nationwide sortation equipment upgrade program spanning multiple high-throughput distribution hubs across the United States.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide end-to-end project leadership across planning, execution, coordination, and closeout activities for over 30 sortation line upgrades at four major facilities. This role acts as a central integration point between contractors, engineering teams, local site maintenance, and the clients program leadership.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused PM role suited for professionals experienced in industrial equipment installations, automation programs, or material-handling systems operating at scale.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution activities across multiple U.S. facilities simultaneously
• Coordinate activities between contractor teams, local maintenance groups, and client project leadership
• Maintain alignment between project schedules, resources, and site constraints

Execution Oversight

• Ensure equipment installation and modifications align with approved engineering drawings and project specifications
• Track installation progress, manage open issues, and drive timely resolution
• Identify execution risks and implement mitigation strategies related to schedule, resources, safety, and quality

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary coordination point between:
  • Client project management
  • Local facility maintenance teams
  • Engineering and technical delivery teams
  • Installation contractors and vendors
• Provide clear, consistent project status updates and issue escalation as needed

Risk & Issue Management

• Proactively identify project risks related to contractor coordination, site readiness, and technical integration
• Develop and execute corrective action plans in collaboration with stakeholders

Project Closeout

• Drive project closeout activities including:
  • Final documentation review and approval
  • Punch-list resolution
  • Turnover and handoff to local maintenance and operations teams
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with client standards

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in industrial automation, material handling, logistics, or manufacturing environments
• Proven experience managing multi-site or multi-contractor projects
• Strong understanding of:
  • Equipment installation and integration
  • Engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Construction and automation project workflows
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, schedules, and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to multiple U.S. facilities as required

Preferred Experience

• Sortation systems, conveyor systems, or parcel/logistics automation
• Owners-rep or integrator-side project leadership
• Experience working within active production facilities
• Familiarity with project documentation, turnover packages, and commissioning support

Why Work With CAC

• Engage on large-scale, high-impact industrial automation programs
• Operate in a consultative, execution-driven environment
• Work directly with experienced engineering and automation professionals
• Opportunity for long-term engagements on similar national programs