Project Manager - Indiana

Project Manager

The Project Manager's involvement begins in the sales cycle. This may involve estimating, solicitation of subcontractor proposals, assistance in presentations, review of proposed contracts, project scheduling and systems design. As the sales process transitions into the implementation phase, the PM takes on increasing responsibility for understanding and controlling Bastian's risk from technical, contractual, cash flow, and organizational standpoint. This may involve estimating, solicitation and selection of subcontractor proposals, assistance in presentations, defining project implementation timeline, review of contracts, and systems design. The Project Manager will stay involved and travel to the customer site throughout the installation, go-live and acceptance process ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining the project budget and timeline.

Job Functions

• Work with the assigned team to review proposals, contracts and new orders for accuracy and commercial and technical issues.
• Estimate and direct internal Bastian resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
• Maintain positive cash flow on all projects. Work with accounts and business support specialist to follow-up on past due invoices.
• Publish weekly Project Logs.
• Be aware of budget margin and current forecast margin + / - 1% of all major projects at all times (Typically 2-3 projects at a time).
• Responsible for content, format and timeliness of all project correspondence and submittals including drawings, letters, equipment and controls documentation, spare parts lists, purchase orders.
• Manage the project schedule. Use electronic Gantt chart for installed projects.
• Support the Site Supervisors when they need help in the field.
• Pursue PMP certification if not already certified.

Travel Requirements

Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits :

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.