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Junior Project Manager
Industrial Automation & Material Handling
The role in one line: the customer's single point of contact and the owner of delivery for J+H automation, custom machinery, and material handling projects, from contract award through design, build, installation, startup, and closeout. It's a remote, salaried position with about 20% travel to our Arkansas headquarters and customer plants, reporting to the Manager of the Project Management Group.
Position Overview
J+H Automation Solutions has grown steadily over the past several years, and filling this Junior Project Manager position is one of our top priorities. J+H is a full-service engineering and integration company that designs, builds, and supports industrial machinery and control systems, and fabricates and installs custom material handling equipment.
As Junior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of customer projects. Working independently or with limited supervision, you'll coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and field resources to deliver each project on time, within budget, and to the customer's satisfaction. You'll serve as the primary point of contact for customers and oversee our Field Service and Installation team members at client facilities.
You'll own every stage
- Contract award
- Design
- Build
- Installation
- Startup
- Closeout
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Serve as the primary customer contact from project kickoff through final acceptance
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and resource plans; communicate progress through regular status reports and meetings
- Manage project budgets, track actual costs against estimates, and protect project margins
- Identify scope changes and prepare change orders for customer approval
- Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues
- Prepare project adder quotes and cost estimates in support of the sales team
- Lead project closeout, including final documentation, customer sign-off, and billing milestones
Electrical Engineering Projects
- Review project requirements and schedules with customers
- Assist with procurement of components and materials
- Manage the design, fabrication, and installation of electrical control panels
- Oversee testing, debug, and startup of system installations through customer acceptance
Mechanical Engineering Projects
- Supervise and review mechanical designs for industrial machinery, including tooling for existing equipment, retrofits, and complete new machines, per the specifications in the bid proposal
- Review mechanical assembly and detail drawings in SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Assist with procurement of components and materials
- Perform shop runoff (factory acceptance testing), oversee installation, and field test equipment through customer acceptance
Team Leadership & Safety
- Assist with leading, scheduling, and supporting Field Service and Installation team members
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and sales to resolve issues and keep projects on track
- Promote and enforce safe work practices in the shop and at customer sites, in line with OSHA and customer site safety requirements
Location & Travel
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in industrial automation, custom machinery, or material handling
- Proven history of managing personnel and multiple concurrent projects
Required Skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment
- Ability to effectively manage multiple people, tasks, and projects at once
- Excellent verbal and written communication and customer relations skills
- Experience with 2D drafting software (AutoCAD) and 3D modeling software (SolidWorks)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Microsoft Project and PowerPoint
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel, including overnight stays
Preferred
- Working knowledge of industrial automation controls (PLCs, HMIs, drives, robotics)
- Mechanical or electrical experience in the design, build, and support of custom machinery or material handling equipment, at the system and/or machine level
- Project quoting and estimating experience
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an office, in our fabrication shop, and in customer manufacturing facilities
- Must follow site safety rules and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- May require standing, walking, climbing ladders, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs
Compensation & Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employment
J+H Automation Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is on an at-will basis. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
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Own the Project. Deliver the Line.
Lead automation and material handling projects from the first drawing to the final sign-off, with a team that builds and tests every system before it ships.