Project Manager

FORTNA

Project Manager overseeing execution of large-scale material handling and warehouse automation projects. Managing budgets, schedules, and customer relationships while coordinating cross-functional teams.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,600 - $131,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the execution of complex material handling and warehouse automation projects with budgets up to $40 million.
Own overall project performance, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Serve as the primary customer-facing project leader, maintaining strong communication and alignment throughout project execution.
Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including Engineering, Controls, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Operations.
Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring critical milestones are achieved.
Identify project risks, drive mitigation strategies, and resolve issues that could impact project objectives.
Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and third-party partners to ensure successful project delivery.
Monitor project progress, analyze schedule performance, and implement corrective actions when required.
Lead installation planning and execution activities, resolving mechanical, operational, and site-related challenges.
Manage project financial performance, including forecasting, change management, cost control, and budget adherence.
Support talent development by mentoring project team members and contributing to the growth of the Operations organization.
Facilitate collaboration across departments to drive efficient project execution and continuous improvement.
Make timely operational and tactical decisions to maintain project momentum and achieve business objectives.
Utilize project management tools and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
Travel and work on-site as required, with approximately 50% of time spent at customer project locations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of project management experience in material handling, warehouse automation, industrial construction, manufacturing, or related industries.
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and customer relationships.
Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Willingness to travel and maintain an on-site presence during installation and commissioning phases.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementschedule managementrisk managementcost controlinstallation planningchange managementperformance analysismaterial handlingwarehouse automation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationproblem-solvingcollaborationmentoringcustomer satisfactiondecision-makingorganizational skillsadaptability