Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager is a high-visibility, high-impact role for the BEUMER Group in North America - responsible for leading and managing large scale Airport baggage handling system (ICS) projects.

This experienced Project Manager must possess well-developed people and project management skills and sound business judgment coupled with demonstrable record of success on medium-to-large-scale projects, strong leadership/management skills and effective decision-making capabilities.

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning teams while serving as the primary customer representative for BEUMER Group.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a project strategy that meets the project's required performance, schedule, and profitability targets and work diligently to meet or exceed those targets.
• Maintain customer focus. As the primary customer contact for BEUMER, maintain a positive relationship, understand the customer needs and challenges, and support development of solutions to meet those needs and challenges for the success of the customer and BEUMER.
• Coordinate project activities with airport authorities, airlines, TSA, consultants, general contractors, construction managers, operations personnel, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful project execution.
• Serve as an integral member of the Project Management leadership team (PM, TPM, SW PM, and Sr. PM) who, as a team, are responsible for the fulfil l ment of the customer contract and (internal and external) commercial requirements.
• Serve as Global PM, responsible for execution of the project scope locally and with our supporting Group Companies.
• Lead a multi-disciplined project team throughout the complete project life cycle.
• Develop and maintain detailed schedule and cost planning.
• Manage key project management processes such as Scope management, Supply chain management, change management, Risk management, Claim Management, etc.
• Administer project contract requirements, identify entitlement opportunities, manage customer and subcontractor claims, and support contract negotiations to protect BEUMER's commercial interests. Serve as a proactive leader/problem solver addressing complex issues and situations as they arise.
• Lead resolution of complex technical, commercial, operational, and stakeholder issues - and manage and direct multi-discipline, highly specialized design teams, working in cross border organizational networks (during the project execution phase.)
• Active support of Procurement in creation and reviewing of detailed technical specifications for sub-contract and supplier work packages.
• Project risk management together with the PM team - identify and assess technical project risks, mitigate threats, and capitalize on opportunities.
• Accountable for successful project execution through all phases of the project lifecycle including proposal support, design management, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, handover, and project closeout.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance including revenue, margin, forecast accuracy, cash flow, contingency management, and change order recovery Ensure project health, safety and environmental standards meet or exceed legislated requirements and company policy.
• Direct involvement in the specification approval, design, production, installation, and commissioning of project execution
• Provide leadership and oversight for installation, integration, testing, commissioning, system acceptance, operational readiness activities, and final handover to the customer.

Annual compensation range

$115,000.00 - $130,000.00

The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.

Requirements/Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline required. PMP certification is preferred at hire and may be required within 12 months of employment.
• Overall minimum of 10 years progressive Project Management experience coupled with 5 to 10 years managing project $30,000,000+
• Experience with a variety of project delivery methods including Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically, depending on project assignment. For project managers not permanently assigned to a project site, travel may regularly exceed 50% during critical project phases including design reviews, installation, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance activities. Essential skills include planning and budgeting, estimating, contract management, project administration, and decision-making / creative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills along with demonstrable leadership capabilities in creating unified and motivated project teams.
• Work closely with team members and decision makers to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective project delivery.
• Process oriented and able to implement project management processes based on Group Company and PMI standards.
• Able to interface with all members of the organization in a professional, calm, helpful and courteous manner-including Senior Executive Management, Project Management, and external stakeholders.
• Strong, independent decision-making ability. Self-starter and possess a strong work ethic with a self-imposed desire to exceed everyday expectations.
• High degree of personal integrity and the ability to serve as a mentor to co-workers.
• Direct industry experience delivering airport baggage handling systems (BHS/ICS) or similarly complex automated material handling systems.

Additional Information

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees:

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.

By accepting an offer of employment with BEUMER, the employee agrees to abide by all policies and practices that promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and acknowledges BEUMER'S commitment to diversity and inclusion. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.