Project Manager

Duravant Integrated Solutions is focused on providing solutions to both integrator and end-user customers. Integration Services leverages the products from our Duravant family of companies, which includes automated equipment for food processing, packaging, and material handling along with products and services from strategic equipment partners.

As a Duravant Family Company, Integrated Solutions participate in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, Integrated Solutions offers an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Integrated Solutions is adding a Project Manager, responsible for all aspects of the implementation of projects from receipt of purchase order through completion of installation and startup including, but not limited to, participating in and leading project kick off calls, managing and directing the activities required to meet the project schedule and cost. In addition, the Project Manager will ensure the delivery of materials and resources to the site from internal and external groups, tracking project status, communicating plans with customers, supplying all pertinent information to installers, weekly reporting on project status, etc.

This position is based at Duravant in Downers Grove, Illinois.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned.

• Make periodic site visits to review project progress and report to management as necessary
• Participation in system commissioning and project acceptance
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Work within a teamwork oriented and collaborative environment
• Ensure quality standards maintained across all areas of responsibility
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, solid organization, project management and planning skills
• Understanding of work methods and material handling equipment
• Define initiatives to improve quality and/or productivity such as new engineering methodologies within the team
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

• EXPERIENCE: 10+ years related Project Management experience in automation, conveyor systems or industrial equipment. 
• Must be proficient with a variety of computer systems (ERP systems, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and project management software)
• Must be able to make decisions and solve complex problems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Excellent time management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent phone skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to travel up to 30% both nationally and internationally

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to stand, walk, bend, twist and reach with arms and hands. Good visual acuity to see computer screens and read fine print on a variety of reports

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position is an office-based position with regular visits to customer installation sites. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.