Project Director

DCS - Designed Conveyor Systems

Project Director overseeing complex material handling systems projects at Designed Conveyor Systems. Leading cross-functional teams from project concept to final acceptance and ensuring successful outcomes.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large, high-complexity distribution center and automation implementations, including greenfield and brownfield projects.
Serve as the executive owner of a single large-scale project from concept through go-live and final acceptance.
Own project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Establish project execution strategies that align customer expectations with DCS business objectives.
Maintain overall accountability for successful project delivery and achievement of contractual commitments.
Drive accountability across all project stakeholders and functional teams.
Serve as the primary executive interface between DCS and the customer.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customer leadership and key decision-makers.
Lead executive project reviews, steering committee meetings, and critical escalation discussions.
Provide proactive communication regarding project performance, risks, mitigation plans, and key decisions.
Resolve customer concerns while balancing commercial protection and long-term partnership objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
15+ years of experience delivering complex automation, material handling, industrial, or large-scale capital projects.
Demonstrated success leading projects exceeding $50M-$100M+ in value.
Strong financial, commercial, contract, and risk management experience.
Proven ability to lead executive-level customer relationships and cross-functional teams.
Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel 20–40% based on project and business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
We do community outreach projects throughout the year
We know how to throw company events
We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementautomation implementationmaterial handlingrisk managementfinancial managementcontract managementlarge-scale project deliverygreenfield projectsbrownfield projectsbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationdecision-makingproblem-solvingrelationship buildingaccountabilitycustomer satisfactionstrategic executionstakeholder managementproactive communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in Project Management