Project Manager - Manufacturing Systems - Automation - Conveyors

Technical Project Manager - Manufacturing Systems

Our client designs, builds and integrates process and packaging systems for food, beverage and other industrial applications and is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join their sales and engineering teams. This exciting and challenging role is responsible for driving national efforts by targeting food manufacturers and outside engineering firms, with the opportunity to stay involved with project execution from proposal to installation. The Technical Project Managers are the face of the company and actively participate in identifying sales opportunities with existing customers as well as new potential customers. A successful candidate will be personable, with strengths in sales, marketing, analytical skills, and problem solving for customers' projects. Relationships in the Food and Beverage Industry are a plus. Ideal candidates:

• Project Management Experience
• Experience in Manufacturing (automation or conveyor equipment)
• Good customer facing skills

Location: Irving, TX (But company is moving to Duncanville, TX this summer) Salary: 90k to 110k DOE Benefits: Yes Openings: 3 openings Sales & Business Development

• Prospect and Identify new business opportunities through cold calling, referrals, and industry research
• Respond to RFQs/RFPs with tailored technical proposals.
• Develop scopes of work and detailed cost estimates for new projects
• Set and attend appointments with potential and existing clients.
• Ability to make multiple calls and customer contacts daily
• Provide technical assistance to customer inquiries relating to Our Client equipment and services
• Assist in developing solutions to establish new projects
• Be willing to travel at least twice a month to develop the scope of work for projects and new sales inquiries

Project Execution

• Manage Projects from start to completion
• Coordinate with internal Design and Fabrication Teams.
• Negotiate and manage subcontractor services.
• Keep customer apprised of project milestones, budgets, and schedules.
• Identify, document, and process change orders effectively.

Customer Engagement

• Provide technical support and recommendations on Our Client's systems and services.
• Communicate proactively with customers on project progress and issues.

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of Manufacturing (automation or conveyor equipment)
• Project Management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of process and/or packaging systems
• Plant maintenance or capital project management a plus
• Hands-on Knowledge of sheet metal and machine shop operations including welding, shear, brake press, and finishing is a Plus
• Knowledge of millwright procedures including equipment installation, dismantling, and repairs, sanitary and process piping is a plus
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

Ideal candidates will have the following skills and abilities:

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Customer Service, Technical Design, Communication
• Organized and Detail-Oriented
• Experience in process and packaging system design including but not limited to: Material handling systems, conveyors, mezzanines, mixing and seasoning, piping, electrical & controls
• You aren't afraid of calling potential clients to prospect for new projects