Senior Project Manager

Established in 1958, Advance Storage Products is the country's leading manufacturer of pushback systems, producing nearly half of all systems sold in the US.  Advance's LoPro Pushback racking solution is recognized as the "gold standard" for ease of installation, ease of operation, quality and durability. Our warehouse pallet racking solutions are used in major installations for many Fortune 500 companies.

 

The Senior Project Manager will oversee the project from kick-off until final walk-through and sign-off with the customer. The primary goal is to ensure projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, while meeting all of our customers’ expectations.  This position will closely collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, Engineering, Accounting, and other Operations teams.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper hand-off from Estimator, and ability to fully understand the scope and specifications of project.

• Review and complete all required documents to define the project (site conditions, financials, permitting and licenses, special requirements).

• Conduct project kickoff meeting with Advance team within 2 days of the order being awarded. Take notes, record action items and follow up.

• Establish the Installation Schedule for the project. Coordinate with the plant and the customer. Maintain the installation schedule in CSI.

• Place Buyout Purchase Orders for materials Advance is buying from our vendors. Coordinate delivery and installation.

• Visit the site as required, including a job startup and subsequent visits every 2 weeks while the installation is progressing. Monitor material flow, installer progress and installation quality.

• Complete final walk through and sign-off with customer

• Maintain Project Budget. Manage scope changes with Change Orders, and open Customer Care Orders (W orders) as needed.

• Complete weekly progress reports to Director of Project Management, and provide other project data as required.

• Complete other tasks as assigned by the Director of Project Management.

• Senior Project Managers will be responsible for managing the following types of projects:

• ASRS

• Mezzanine

• Pick Module

• Pick Tunnel

• Pallet Shuttle

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Projects are managed efficiently and effectively, including management of schedule, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• All work is conducted in a safe manner

• Live Advance’s core behaviors

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Five (5) years of experience in a project management role

• Experience in the rack industry preferred

 

REQUIRED OUTSIDE TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Project Management PMP Certification is highly desired

 

CRITICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the material handling industry.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently, and with other departments within the organization.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and email communication.

• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics and associated physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

• Travel up to 60%

Advance is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, parental status, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit factor. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and compensation—are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We also provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities, religious practices, and pregnancy‑related conditions.