Installation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Michigan.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete installation activities of projects, including staffing and organizing daily and weekly workloads to achieve project milestones.

• Supervise superintendents, foremen, and crews.

• Manage mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics pre-commissioning projects, ensuring progress, safety, and necessary reporting.

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of installation projects, from pre-quoting activities through site visits and concept review meetings to assess costs.

• Schedule subcontractors and monitor equipment inventory and rentals.

• Assist with equipment trial runs and confirm that installations comply with Dematic standards.

• Provide training and technical support to subcontractors on material-handling equipment.

• Identify installation challenges and recommend effective solutions.

• Prepare project quotes, which include pricing evaluations, scope of work, schedules, and equipment inventories.

• Select and coordinate with subcontractors in collaboration with the purchasing department.

• Participate in weekly project review meetings and track financial performance.

• Conduct site visits to support commissioning efforts and enforce safety and quality standards.

• Complete equipment run-ins and document readiness for commissioning through formal reports.

• Manage the procurement of consumables, supplies, rentals, and other project resources.

• Engage in post-project evaluations and suggest design or process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience is mandatory.

• An associate degree or 1–2 years of vocational/technical training is preferred.

• Specialized skill training or certification may be necessary.

• At least 5 years of experience in resolving issues related to mechanical and electrical equipment is required.

• Proven working experience with material handling equipment.

• Service experience with AGVs, AS/RS, or conveyors is highly regarded.

• Must be willing to travel on short notice and spend up to 50% of the time traveling.

• Ability to be on call and travel as required.

• Flexibility to work on weekends, holidays, and off shifts.

• Capability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive trip reports in accordance with Dematic procedures.

• Proficient in personal computer usage for word processing, databases, and communications.

• Understanding of personal computer hardware setup and software configuration is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Career Development

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Transparency

• Global Opportunities