Engineering Project Management Associate - REMOTE

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Job Overview

The Associate, Engineering Project Management manages and oversees all aspects of execution for Macy’s Supply Chain material handling and construction capital projects.

This is a remote role and can be based anywhere in the US. Must have conveyor and automation experience (Installation design, and project management of that installation). This is not an entry level role and we require 75% travel.
What You Will Do

- Serve as project owner and Macy’s lead for large-scale capital material handling equipment and warehouse projects exceeding $100 million. Coordinate efforts across vendors, Macy’s Supply Chain Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and Macy’s Technology.

- Oversee all aspects of project management, including cost control, engineering deliverables, construction scheduling, testing, go-live activities, turnover, quality assurance, and closeout.

- Collaborate with site managers to maintain project timelines, ensure smooth turnover to operations, and complete project closeout activities.

- Partner with Program Managers, Operations & Facilities, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams to plan and drive engineering execution.

- Provide clear direction and issue resolution for contractors, vendors, and suppliers.

- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, identifying dependencies and critical path tasks.

- Partner with vendors and stakeholders to compress timelines and proactively address delays through mitigation planning.

- Lead project coordination meetings and maintain consistent communication with all team members to ensure alignment on deliverables and expectations.

- Conduct field visits to monitor progress, assess work quality, and resolve on-site issues.

- Facilitate and lead budget creation, work breakdown structures, cost estimates, prioritization, and integration planning with senior leadership and program managers.

- Resolve project challenges and ensure accountability for results.

- Provide schedule guidance and duration estimates for future projects.

- Review blueprints and construction documents to evaluate project status, identify issues, and drive timely resolution.

- Identify and address equipment errors, collaborating with operations teams for timely resolution.

- Enforce all Macy’s safety and construction protocols to achieve zero accidents, zero unplanned operational disruptions, and zero environmental incidents.

- Work with Procurement to secure competitive pricing through bidding and support vendor selection.

- Collaborate with Design Engineering on project scope, technical requirements, cost estimates, budgets, and schedules.

- Partner with Capital Administration, Legal, and Risk teams to issue vendor contracts and prepare internal approval documents as required.

- Maintain project budget tracking and identify cost-saving opportunities in collaboration with Procurement and vendor partners.

- Track and resolve punch list items to ensure project completion and quality standards are met.

- Maintain accurate records, forecasts, and schedules for all assigned projects, ensuring completeness and accuracy of vendor proposals before contract issuance.

- Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

- In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned.

Skills You Will Need

Project Management & Execution : Abil