Bastian Solutions - Georgetown, KY
posted 4 months ago
Bastian Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for their Automated Guided Vehicle division in Georgetown, KY. The Project Manager provides oversight and is responsible for all phases of various development and automation projects, including coordinating team members, material, and equipment. The Project Manager will ensure that all specifications are being followed and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. By being the single point of contact to our customers, a proactive, positive, problem-solving approach is crucial. The Project Manager will also assist with the implementation of the project to the customer. The role involves submitting weekly Project Reports to keep the customer continually updated, holding teleconferences, and scheduling face-to-face meetings. The Project Manager must learn the customer's business to best represent its needs to the team. Continual management of the project budget is essential, including approving all purchases and invoices while constantly seeking to improve the financial standing of the project by cutting costs without compromising quality. The Project Manager will create the initial Gantt chart and maintain the schedule in conjunction with the appointed Scheduling Coordinator. Additionally, the Project Manager will be an integral participant in the testing, debugging, and eventual turnover of the system to the customer. Providing key input about the customer's operations is necessary to ensure that the team creates the best design possible for the customer. The role requires travel for customer site visits, implementations, and project support, with travel requirements of up to 50% overnight travel, with expenses paid by Bastian Solutions.