Job Summary:
- Lead and manage small to mid-sized projects involving controls programming and electrical installation.
- Coordinate with customers and end users (TSA, airports, etc.).
- Provide leadership and remove obstacles to ensure project team success.
- Support senior project managers on larger, more complex projects as part of growth progression.
- Manage customer expectations while driving project timelines and business goals.
- Deliver successful projects based on five key criteria:
Safety – Ensure injury-free work environments.Timeliness – Meet or exceed customer deadlines.Execution – Efficient and effective startups.Quality – Deliver projects to specifications or better.Profitability – Maintain or improve budget performance.Essential Functions:
- Set up project environment in the Document Management System (DMS) and ensure consistency.
- Empower project team members with clear responsibilities and authority.
- Manage multiple projects and support additional projects as needed.
- Serve as the first point of escalation for customer issues.
- Maintain full profit and loss responsibility for assigned projects.
- Provide financial KPI reporting, risk and opportunity management, scheduling, and EHS oversight.
- Review contracts and address risks, opportunities, and obligations.
- Conduct project status meetings and coordinate work acceptance.
- Document and report work results following company standards.
- Oversee customer acceptance and final project closeout.
- Manage customer expectations and help resolve project issues.
- Consult on technical solutions and clarify customer requirements.
- Conduct lessons-learned activities and implement improvements.
- Develop strategic billing plans to optimize cash flow.
- Represent the company in critical project decisions.
- Assess and manage contracts, negotiate change requests, and incorporate them into agreements.
- Proactively notify customers, management, and teams of project plan changes.
- Align project team with a clear vision for success.
- Strengthen customer relationships and promote repeat business.
- Collaborate with engineering and field operations teams.
- Manage subcontractors and vendors to ensure project success.
- Lead project teams to maintain and update schedules.
- Provide monthly management updates on budget, schedule, safety, change orders, and risks.
- Perform other responsibilities as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret specifications and contract drawings.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites and work non-standard hours as needed.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of producing reliable and accurate work.
- Knowledge of project management principles and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
- Leadership skills with strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 2+ years of experience managing large-scale construction or conveyor industry projects, including P&L responsibility.
- Experience in baggage handling systems (BHS) is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).
- Understanding of project scheduling and timeline management.
- Preferred Experience:
- AutoCAD knowledge.
- Working in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience with MS Project, Primavera, or similar scheduling tools.
- Authorization & Clearance:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Will consider sponsorship for the right candidate.
- Ability to obtain airport security clearance.
Work Environment:
- Primarily office-based, with job site visits as needed.
- Collaborative, engaging, and success-driven culture.
- Some travel required.
- Remote work:
- Candidates with strong BHS industry experience may work remotely after an initial in-office training period.
- Otherwise, candidates must relocate to Louisville for in-office work when not traveling.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting for prolonged periods when in office.
- Standing and walking for extended periods on job sites.
- Occasional climbing required on job sites.
- Repetitive typing and data entry.
- Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
Work Schedule:
- Office-based when not traveling to job sites.
- General office hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM–4 PM or 8 AM–5 PM.
- Flexible hours required at job sites based on project needs.