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Project Manager II - Warehouse Automation & Design Engineering

Protingent

Merritt Island, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$62 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Atlassian JIRA, AutoCAD, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Codes, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction Management, Continuous Improvement, Conveyor Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Industrial Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, Legal, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Robotics, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Software Design, Software Simulation, SolidWorks, Statement of Work (SOW), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, System Operations, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Warehousing, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Merritt Island, FL
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Title: Project Manager II – Warehouse Automation & Design Engineering

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Project Manager with our client in Merritt Island, FL

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end project management for warehouse automation initiatives, including conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), robotics integration, and material handling equipment.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Coordinate with design engineering, operations, facilities, and supply chain teams to ensure project requirements are clearly defined and met.
  • Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including statement of work development, procurement support, and performance oversight.
  • Track project milestones, identify risks and dependencies, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Facilitate design reviews, stakeholder meetings, and status updates to ensure alignment across all parties.
  • Ensure all projects comply with safety standards, building codes, and our client's quality requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement efforts by analyzing warehouse workflows and recommending automation and design enhancements.
  • Document project deliverables, lessons learned, and best practices to support organizational knowledge sharing.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of project management experience, preferably in warehouse automation, facilities design, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environments.
  • Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong understanding of material handling systems, warehouse operations, and automation technologies.
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira) and the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive relationships, and influence without direct authority.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
  • Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) or warehouse design/simulation software.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience working in aerospace, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and their integration with automation equipment.

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Location: Merritt Island, FL
  • Pay Rate: $55-$62/hr.
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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