Project Manager II - Warehouse Automation & Design Engineering

Position Title: Project Manager II – Warehouse Automation & Design EngineeringPosition Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Project Manager with our client in Merritt Island, FLJob 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.