Project Manager ( Baggage Handling System)

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:
  1. Safety Ensure injury-free work environments.
  2. Timeliness Meet or exceed customer deadlines.
  3. Execution Efficient and effective startups.
  4. Quality Deliver projects to specifications or better.
  5. 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.